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  • Page 1 Software Manual Rev.1.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.1. Windows Printer Driver......................4 2.2. OPOS Driver......................... 5 2.3. JavaPOS Driver........................5 2.4. Star Port Emulator......................... 5 Windows 2000/XP Printer Driver Usage..................6 3.1. Printer Driver Configuration....................6 3.1.1. Paper Type ........................6 3.1.2. Page Cut Type (TSP143 only) ..................7 3.1.3.
  • Page 3 Software Manual 4.5.2. Add a New Cash Drawer Device ................36 4.5.3. Delete .......................... 36 4.5.4. Configure ........................37 4.5.5. Check Health....................... 37 4.5.6. Sample Application..................... 38 4.6. JavaPOS™ Installation ....................... 39 4.6.1. Add a New Printer Device ..................40 4.6.2.

  • Page 4: Windows™ 2000/Xp Driver Installation / Uninstallation

    Software Manual Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Installation / Uninstallation 1.1. Installation NOTE: Driver installation should be completed prior to connecting the printer. In order to use the TSP100 futurePRNT with a Windows computer, it is necessary to first install the printer driver. To install this printer driver, click “Installation” from the CD's auto run menu or run the setup file located in the directory of the CD.
  • Page 5 Software Manual Choose the “Complete” installation option to be sure that all of the TSP100 futurePRNT's options are installed and then click “Next” to continue. Click “Install” to begin the installation process. The files and programs are now being installed on the computer. At this point, all drivers and programs have been installed.

  • Page 6: Uninstallation

    Software Manual 1.2. Uninstallation 1. Turn the Printer off. 2. Click ‘Start Menu’. 3. Select ‘All Programs’ -> ‘StarMicronics’ -> ‘Star TSP100’ -> ‘Uninstall’. 4. The Uninstaller will appear and delete all software of TSP100.

  • Page 7: Windows™ 2000/Xp Driver Generic Information

    Software Manual Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Generic Information 2.1. Windows Printer Driver The Windows Printer Driver offers compatibility with any software package that supports printing to a Windows printer. This driver is also well-suited for applications printing mainly graphical content such as web pages or documents containing large amounts of TrueType fonts and bitmaps.

  • Page 8: Opos Driver

    2.4. Star Port Emulator The Star Port Emulator allows the TSP100 futurePRNT printer to act as a serial port printer. This is especially helpful in legacy applications with no support for USB printing. USB support is still required on the host device, but the application itself need only support serial (COM port) printing.

  • Page 9: Windows 2000/Xp Printer Driver Usage

    Software Manual Windows 2000/XP Printer Driver Usage 3.1. Printer Driver Configuration 3.1.1. Paper Type You can choose the length of each printed page. Setting values are as follows; Paper Type Default Details Receipt Each page can be printed with various lengths until the last line. Ticket Each page can be printed with the same length.

  • Page 10: Page Cut Type (Tsp143 Only)

    Software Manual 3.1.2. Page Cut Type (TSP143 only) You can choose the cut type that is performed at the end of all pages except the last page. Setting values are as follows; Cut Type Default Details All pages except the last page are not fed to the cutter and are No Cut not cut.

  • Page 11: Document Cut Type

    Software Manual 3.1.3. Document Cut Type You can choose the Cut action for the last page. Setting values are as follows; < TSP143 > Cut Type Default Details No Cut The last page is not fed to the cutter and is not cut. Partial Cut The last page is fed to the cutter and partially cut.

  • Page 12: Cash Drawer 1 Pulse Width

    Software Manual 3.1.4. Cash Drawer 1 Pulse width You can choose the length of the open drawer signal that is sent from the printer to the cash drawer 1. Setting values are as follows; Value Default Details 10 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.01sec. 100 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.1sec.

  • Page 13: Cash Drawer 1

    Software Manual 3.1.5. Cash Drawer 1 You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 1. Setting values are as follows; Mode Default Details Do Not Open Not open Cash Drawer1. Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer1 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer1 after printing Window of setting Cash Drawer 1...

  • Page 14: Cash Drawer 2

    Software Manual 3.1.6. Cash Drawer 2 You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 2. Setting values are as follows; Mode Default Details Do Not Open Not open Cash Drawer2. Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer2 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer2 after printing Window of setting Cash Drawer 2...

  • Page 15: Paper Sizes

    Software Manual 3.2. Paper Sizes This driver set defines two standard paper sizes (Built-in paper size) - A4, Letter, four custom paper sizes, and also supports user defined paper sizes. The following table is the list of the custom paper sizes supported by this printer driver. Built-in paper sizes Width Length...

  • Page 16: Device Font Usage

    These will give a clearer print than printing with TrueType fonts. Moreover, because device fonts are compatible with the TSP600/TSP700/TSP800/TSP1000 Series of Star printers, the same print result as these printers can be obtained. When you use these device fonts, be sure to select the correct font height.
  • Page 17 Software Manual Printer 7cpi Tall (RED) Control Device control font ESC-FONT UPC-E Barcode device font UPC-A JAN/EAN-8 JAN/EAN-13 CODE39 NW-7(Codaber)

  • Page 18: Control Font Usage

    Software Manual 3.4. Control Font Usage The Control device font is used to provide for control within the span of a single document. This font is not used for character printing. 3.4.1. Control Font list The following table is the list of the supported control device fonts. Character Function Open cash drawer 1 for 50mSec...
  • Page 19 Software Manual Print NV Logo No. 1 - Double Wide / High Print NV Logo No. 2 - Double Wide / High Print NV Logo No. 3 - Double Wide / High Print NV Logo No. 4 - Double Wide / High Print NV Logo No.

  • Page 20: Control Font Usage

    Software Manual 3.4.2. Control Font Usage Usage of the Control font must be done as follows: - Select Control Font 1. Choose the control font from your editor’s font menu. - Input Control Font 2. Enter the characters for the printer actions which you want to use.

  • Page 21: Barcode Font

    Software Manual 3.5. Barcode Font After printing Barcode, small characters are printed under barcode. But the barcode image data is not displayed. This action is only available when Print mode option is set to Line mode. On Raster Mode, this setting is not available. 3.5.1.
  • Page 22 Software Manual Barcode Device Font Parameter Function Character UPC-E, UPC- Details CODE39 Barcode JAN/EAN-8, NW-7 printing JAN/EAN-13 2 dot 2 dot (6) 2 dot (5) Minimum module width 3 dot 3 dot (9) 4 dot (10) Minimum module width 4 dot 4 dot (12) 6 dot (15) Minimum module width 2 dot (5)

  • Page 23: Barcode Font Usage

    Software Manual 3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage Usage of the Barcode device font must be done as follows: - Select Barcode Font 1. Choose the barcode device font from your editor’s menu - Input Barcode font 2. Input code. The specified function is performed by printing.

  • Page 24: Document Formatting Guidelines

    Software Manual 3.6. Document Formatting Guidelines 1. This driver does not require any margins. Set all document margins to 0. 2. This driver supports 4 kinds of custom papers and user defined paper sizes. You can create a user defined paper size via the Server Properties form available off the File menu of the Windows Printer Folder.

  • Page 25: Restriction And Caution

    Software Manual 3.6.2. Restriction and Caution 1. Use only one type of device font per line. 2. Do not print device fonts and graphics on the same horizontal line. This will cause the difference between the displayed document and the printed document. 3.

  • Page 26: Windows 2000/Xp Configuration Application

    Software Manual Windows 2000/XP Configuration Application 4.1. Launch The TSP100 Configuration Application offers control over the look and content of printed receipts. The following section of this manual explains the use and purpose of the options contained within the TSP100 Configuration Application. To access the TSP100 Configuration Application, click on the Windows Start button, then select "Printers and Faxes"...

  • Page 27: Information

    Software Manual 4.2. Information The information section of the configuration application presents the printer’s queue name as it is recognized by Windows™.

  • Page 28: General Settings

    Software Manual 4.3. General Settings Select the “General Settings” tab on the left to display the general settings options for Default Text Settings and Default Print Settings. Please see the following page for more details.

  • Page 29: Default Text Settings

    Software Manual 4.3.1. Default Text Settings Zero Style Standard zero style prints the number zero as 0 Slashed zero style prints the number zero as Ø International Character Set Changing the international character set will change certain characters in the character table to match those characters fitting the selected location.

  • Page 30: Default Print Settings

    Software Manual 4.3.2. Default Print Settings Line Spacing The default line spacing of 4 mm will leave a 1 mm blank space between each line of 3 mm tall characters. Setting the line spacing to 3 mm will eliminate this blank space resulting in shorter receipts.

  • Page 31: Vertical Mount Mode

    Software Manual 4.3.3. Vertical Mount Mode Check the “Enable Vertical Mount Mode” checkbox when using the printer in vertical or wall mount mode. Vertical mount mode allows for reversed printing of receipt when the TSP100 futurePRNT is in vertical or wall mounted orientation. This allows the receipt to be presented to the customer right- side up.

  • Page 32: Journal

    Software Manual 4.3.4. Journal Check the “Enable Journal” checkbox when you use the journal function to save the printed data. View Journal Click the “View Journal” and go to the Journal window. Click the “search” to specify the search condition.
  • Page 33 Note: The print data is saved in the following folder. Language of OS: English/French/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese C:\Documents and Settings\[user account]\Application Data\Star\TSP100\Journal Language of OS: Spanish C:\Documents and Settings\[user account]\Datos de programa\Star\TSP100\Journal Language of OS: German C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\[user account]\Anwendungsdaten\Star\TSP100\Journal (where C is your system drive)

  • Page 34: Print Preview

    Software Manual 4.3.5. Print Preview Check the “Enable Print Preview” checkbox when it would be beneficial to see the results of a print job directly on screen before sending it to the printer. The various options for this setting are explained below.

  • Page 35: Barcodes

    Software Manual 4.4. Barcodes Printing of barcodes can be accomplished using any of three methods. The preferred method is to print barcodes using control codes by programming directly to the printer. The second method is to print barcodes using the embedded printer font for the barcode. The final method is to print barcodes using a barcode font that resides on the host PC.

  • Page 36: Itf Bearer Bars

    Software Manual 4.4.1. ITF Bearer Bars Bearer bars help to insure that a barcode is not misread by preventing partial scanning. ITF Barcode without Bearer ITF Barcode with Bearer Bars Bars 4.4.2. UPC-A Guard Bar Length Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode. UPC-A Barcode without UPC-A Barcode wit Guard Guard Bars Extended...

  • Page 37: Jan/Ean-13 Guard Bar Length

    Software Manual 4.4.3. JAN/EAN-13 Guard Bar Length Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode. JAN/EAN-13 Barcode without JAN/EAN-13 Barcode with Guard Bars Extended Guard Bars Extended 2 mm 4.4.4. CODE39 Guard Bar Length Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode.

  • Page 38: Opos Installation

    Software Manual 4.5. OPOS Installation The OPOS printer driver is included with the Windows™ driver installation. However, before it can be used with an OPOS application, the printer must be registered. If a cash drawer is connected to the printer, the cash drawer must also be registered. Registration of the printer and cash drawer is accomplished through the configuration utility.

  • Page 39: Add A New Printer Device

    Software Manual 4.5.1. Add a New Printer Device Click “Add New” next to the POS Printer Device textbox Enter a logical name for your OPOS printer device in the resulting dialogue Click OK to add the new printer device 4.5.2. Add a New Cash Drawer Device Click “Add New”...

  • Page 40: Configure

    Software Manual 4.5.4. Configure The “Configure” button allows for the creation of a logical name or alias for each device. In the sample the printer’s logical device name is “FrontCounter TSP100” and this name would be used to call the printer from the OPOS application. 4.5.5.

  • Page 41: Sample Application

    Software Manual 4.5.6. Sample Application The sample application performs some demonstration printing but also serves to educate the operator on the capabilities of the TSP100 futurePRNT in an OPOS application. To begin the sample application, first select the device from the drop-down menu. Next follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 42: Javapos™ Installation

    Software Manual 4.6. JavaPOS™ Installation The JavaPOS printer driver is included with the Windows™ driver installation. However, before it can be used with a JavaPOS application, the printer must be registered. If a cash drawer is connected to the printer, the cash drawer must also be registered. Registration of the printer and cash drawer is accomplished through the configuration utility.

  • Page 43: Add A New Printer Device

    Software Manual 4.6.1. Add a New Printer Device Click “Add New” next to the POSPrinter textbox Enter a logical name for your JavaPOS™ printer device in the resulting dialogue Click OK to add the new printer device 4.6.2. Configure a Printer Device Click “Configure”...

  • Page 44: Configure A Cash Drawer Device

    Software Manual 4.6.4. Configure a Cash Drawer Device Click “Configure” next to the Cash Drawer textbox with the desired device highlighted Status Select the “Status” checkbox to enable monitoring of the compulsion switch if the cash drawer supports it. Active Select the “Active”...

  • Page 45: Image List

    Software Manual 4.7. Image List The image list allows for the queuing of bitmap images (jpg, gif, bmp format) for later automatic printing. An infinite number of images can be queued at any given time for fast and easy recall during printing.
  • Page 46 Software Manual Use the image importer to: • Give your image a unique name using the Image ID Name field • Adjust image width in 1/8 mm increments using the image width slider • Select the preferred dithering method • Adjust dither settings to desired image quality Note: Each dither method offers different adjustment options.

  • Page 47: Logos & Cropping

    Software Manual 4.8. Logos & Cropping Logos & Cropping allows for the selection of images to be printed at the top of each receipt (logos) and images to be printed at the bottom of each receipt (coupons). The ability to crop a receipt for white space or logo/coupon removal can also be configured here.

  • Page 48: Crop Tool

    Software Manual Select “Cycle” to change to the next image on every receipt printed. Select “Print All” to print all the images in the respective list with every receipt. When finished selecting a top, bottom and/or merge image, simply click “Apply Changes” on the Logos &...

  • Page 49: Printer Tests

    Software Manual 4.9. Printer Tests The printer tests are a few sample receipt printouts that will test/demonstrate the TSP100 futurePRNT’s printing capabilities. 4.9.1. Default Character Set Prints a table exhibiting the entire TSP100 futurePRNT default single byte character table. 4.9.2. Barcode Print Prints samples of all of the TSP100 futurePRNT’s available barcodes.

  • Page 50: Serial Port Emulator

    The Star Port Emulator enables the TSP100 futurePRNT to be compatible with legacy software solutions without support for USB printers. This functionality is made possible by the Star Port Emulator which allows the USB port to act as a standard serial (COM) port.

  • Page 51: Creating A Virtual Serial Port

    Software Manual 4.10.1. Creating a Virtual Serial Port Click “Add port” to open the port name insertion dialogue. Insert a name for the port. The name you choose should be comparable with the expected port names of your POS application. (i.e. COM3) Click “Apply Changes”...

  • Page 52: Check Health

    Software Manual Configuring the Port Emulator Service By default, the port emulator service is disabled. To use the port emulator, the service must be set to either manual or automatic operation. Automatic is the most common usage as it will start each time the system is booted.

  • Page 53: Text Processing

    Software Manual 4.11. Text Processing The Text Processing configuration panel allows for setting options that enable the TSP100 to detect certain “Text Keys” and modify each receipt based on them. This panel also allows for configuring how the TSP100 futurePRNT will detect the end of page so that receipts can be properly buffered and modified in full.
  • Page 54 Software Manual With the proper Text Key selected, Configuration options are enabled. The functionality of these options are explained below. Replace with alternate text With this option enabled, it is possible to replace the selected Text Key with a new string. This is useful if there is an old phone number or address that needs to be changed on a legacy application that cannot be changed programmatically.

  • Page 55: End

    Software Manual 4.11.2. End Page Detect It is possible to change how the TSP100 futurePRNT detects the end of the receipt. Cut or Feed to Tearbar Commands Select this option if the TSP100 futurePRNT should treat the “Cut” command as a signal that the receipt has ended.

  • Page 56: Windows 98/Me Driver Installation

    Software Manual Windows 98/Me Driver Installation 5.1. USB Printing Support Installation After loading a roll of paper, connect the printer to the host PC following the instructions included on the installation mat. Turning the printer on will then load the Windows “Add New Hardware Wizard.
  • Page 57 Software Manual STEP 4: Appoints the folder where USB Printer Class Driver exists. Specify a location where USB Printing Support is located. Click ‘Browse’ button and choose folder. Folder: "[CD Drive]:\Win9X\Driver\USBPrint" STEP 5: Make sure that "USB Printing Support" is displayed, and click ’Next’ button.
  • Page 58 Software Manual STEP 6: Installation of USB Printing Support is completed Click ’Finish’ button. Installation of USB Printing Support is finished. After Installation of USB Printing Support, Installation of TSP100 future PRNT Printer Driver begins automatically.

  • Page 59: Tsp100 Futureprnt Printer Driver Installation

    Software Manual 5.2. TSP100 futurePRNT Printer Driver Installation After installing USB printing support, the Add new Hardware Wizard should open again. However, it should now be searching for drivers for the TSP100 futurePRNT. If this wizard does not appear, make sure that the printer is connected and powered on and then restart the computer. STEP 1: Start of automatic installation by Plug and Play.
  • Page 60 Software Manual STEP 3: Specify the location (folder name) where the printer driver exists. Specify the installation folder of the TSP100 futurePRNT Printer Driver. Click ‘Browse’ button and choose folder. English version folder: "[CD Drive]:\Win9X\Driver\PrinterDriver\English" Japanese version folder: "[CD Drive]:\Win9X\Driver\PrinterDriver\Japanese" STEP 4: Make sure of the printer driver model name, and click ’Next’...
  • Page 61 Software Manual STEP 5: Specify the Printer icon Change the name of the printer icon according to Windows wizard if it is desired, and Click ’Next’ button. And you can set this printer as default printer. Specify Printer STEP 6: Specify Test Print Respond: Yes if you want to print a test page.
  • Page 62 Software Manual STEP 7: Installation of the USB Port Monitor and TSP100 futurePRNT Printer Driver (If the message is displayed) Click ’OK’ button without inserting the disk. Specify the folder of the printer driver specified in "STEP3". STEP 8: Request windows OS CD If this screen is displayed, insert the Windows installation disk.
  • Page 63 Software Manual STEP 9: Finish of installation Finish the installation of the printer driver according to the Windows wizard. If you do print test, the following window appears. Click “Finish” to complete the Add New Hardware wizard.

  • Page 64: Windows 98/Me Printer Driver Usage

    Software Manual Windows 98/Me Printer Driver Usage 6.1. Printer Driver Configuration This driver provides various functions. You can set up all of these by using the property sheet of the driver. Please follow below to enter the configuration window of Raster mode printer driver: 1.

  • Page 65: Paper Type

    Software Manual 6.1.1. Paper Type You can choose the length of each printed page. Setting values are as follows; Paper Type Default Details Receipt Each page can be printed with various lengths until the last line. Ticket Each page can be printed with the same length. Window of setting Paper Type...

  • Page 66: Cut Action -Page- (Tsp143 Only)

    Software Manual 6.1.2. Cut Action -Page- (TSP143 only) You can choose the cut type that is performed at the end of all pages except the last page. Setting values are as follows; Cut Type Default Details All pages except the last page are not fed to the cutter and are No Cut not cut.

  • Page 67: Cut Action -Document

    Software Manual 6.1.3. Cut Action -Document- You can choose the Cut action for the last page. Setting values are as follows; < TSP143 > Cut Type Default Details No Cut The last page is not fed to the cutter and is not cut. Partial Cut The last page is fed to the cutter and partially cut.

  • Page 68: Print Quality

    Software Manual 6.1.4. Print Quality You can select the print speed and the print quality. Setting values are as follows; Print Quality Default Details Normal Fast Printing. High Trade off between print speed and print quality. Best Slowest printing for best quality. Window of setting Print Quality...

  • Page 69: Cash Drawer 1 Pulse Width

    Software Manual 6.1.5. Cash Drawer 1 Pulse width You can choose the length of the open drawer signal that is sent from the printer to the cash drawer 1. This function is available when Cash Drawer 1 is opened. Cash Drawer 1 Pulse width is input value * 10 million seconds. Setting value is from 1 to 127.

  • Page 70: Cash Drawer 1

    Software Manual 6.1.6. Cash Drawer 1 You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 1. Setting values are as follows; Mode Default Details Do Not Open Not open Cash Drawer1. Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer1 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer1 after printing Window of setting Cash Drawer 1...

  • Page 71: Cash Drawer 2

    Software Manual 6.1.7. Cash Drawer 2 You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 2. Setting values are as follows; Mode Default Details Do Not Open Not open Cash Drawer2. Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer2 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer2 after printing Window of setting Cash Drawer 2...

  • Page 72: Two-Tone Printing

    Software Manual 6.1.8. Two-tone printing This raster mode compatible printer driver handles two-tone printing. Black print data is printed using black, and data of other colors is printed a single color*1. *1 Single color depends on the color of the paper. If the paper type is red and black, the print will be red.

  • Page 73: Paper Sizes

    Software Manual 6.2. Paper Sizes Please follow below to set paper sizes: 1. Go to the Start menu, and hit the Printers and Faxes option. 2. The Printers and Faxes folder contains icons for all printers installed. Choose the icon of TSP100 printer, then right click it to find the ‘Properties’...
  • Page 74 Software Manual This driver set defines two standard paper sizes (Built-in paper size) - A4, Letter, four custom paper sizes, and also supports user defined paper sizes. The following table is the list of the custom paper sizes supported by this printer driver. Built-in paper sizes Width Length...

  • Page 75: Document Formatting Guidelines

    Software Manual 6.3. Document Formatting Guidelines 1. This driver does not require any margins. Set all document margins to 0. 6.3.1. Restriction and Caution 1. This driver may not operate normally according to the setting of the memory switch of a printer.

  • Page 76: Release History

    Software Manual Release History Rev. No. Date Contents Rev.1.0 Sep. 1 2005 New Release Rev.1.1 Sep. 20 2005 Added electronic journal function Rev.1.2 Sep.30.2005 Multi language support...

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