Contents A. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION ....1 B. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......... 3 Main Features ............. 3 Packing ............... 4 Specification ............... 5 Part Description ............7 DIP Switch Configuration ........14 C. INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER ......16 Connecting Your Printer .......... 16 Vertical Printing Installation ........
A. Important Safety Notification Read the instruction manual carefully before use. Save the manual in the near location for further reference. Use only parts or accessories, especially power adapter, recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved parts may be hazardous and cause injures to the product or human.
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Important Safety Notification Do not expose the product to rain or moisture, such as a bathtub, a washbowl, a kitchen sink, a laundry tub, and a swimming pool. Do not expose the machine under direct sunlight, and keep it away from any heat source. ...
B. Product Overview Main Features Splash and dust proof design Paper Auto-Cutter Vertical printing Multi I/O Interfaces: (Serial +Ethernet +USB or Parallel +USB) Cash drawer connection port (RJ-11) Compatible with ESC/POS print commands set ...
Packing Printer Unit Power Adaptor *Power Cord Quick **Printer Cable Paper Roll Installation Guide * Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug. ** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required (RS-232, USB, RJ-45 or Parallel). Please refer to the nearest local representatives for further information.
Specification General Print Method Thermal line printing Print Speed 250mm/sec Print Life 100 Km ANK Font. (ASCII Mode) Font A: 12 x 24 dots, Print Font Font B: 9 x 17 dots Graphic Font) Chinese Character: 24 x 24 dots Print Resolution 576 dots/line or 512 dots/line International Font, Big 5 Chinese,...
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Interface Multi I/O Interface (Serial +Ethernet +USB or I/O Interface Parallel type selectable) Cash Drawer DC 24V/1A, 6-Wire RJ-11 Notification Indicator Audio and LED Indicators Auto Cutter Partial Paper End Notice Over-Heat Halt-on Protection Others 24VDC/2.5A Power Input (External Adapter: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz) Color Black...
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Control buttons & Indicators Paper Feed Button Cover Release Button Power Switch Paper Feed: This function is to advance the paper. Press the key and the paper advances by a single line. Press and hold the key for over 3 seconds and the paper advances by multiple lines.
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Indicator Status Power Indicator Error Indicator Paper Indicator Indicator Status Description Power Off Power Power On Printer Error (Out of paper, Printer Error head over heat, or paper cutter error) Out of paper Paper * The Error Indicator is lit as well - 10 -...
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I/O Ports & Cables When plug the cables to the printer, pull the I/O Port Bracket beforehand so as to secure connectors easily. Open the side cable pass-through opening if necessary. Multi-I/O Ports I/O Port Bracket Rear View Side Cable Pass-Through Opening I/O Port Bracket...
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Multi-I/O Ports RS-232/USB Type RS-232 RJ-45 RJ-11 Cash Power *Printer Cable Drawer Adaptor * Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required Please use the supplied printer cable or purchase it separately - 12 -...
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Parallel Type Parallel Port RJ-11 Printer Cable Cash Power Drawer Adaptor - 13 -...
DIP Switch Configuration To change the setting of the printer manually: Turn off the printer. Loosen the securing screw to remove the protective cover of the DIP Switches. Adjust the switches to configure the printer. DIP Switch Setting Protective Cover Configuration DIP Switches Function Paper Cutter...
C. Installing your Printer Connecting Your Printer Please check the printer and the supplied accessories before Installation. It’s recommended to read the entire instruction manual prior to the installation. Printer Power Cable Adaptor Host PC Power Cord Printer Place the printer on the designate location. Detach the I/O Port Bracket.
Vertical Printing Installation You can install the printer onto a flat surface vertically and perform printing tasks. It is convenient when the space is important concerns: Secure two mounting screws onto the location (e.g. wall). Connect the cables to the printer. Place the printer on the location with the mounting holes fitted on the screws.
Install/Replace the Paper Roll Pull the Cover Release Button to open the Cover. Cover Release Button Roll out and install the Paper Roll into the Printer. Paper Roll - 18 -...
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Replace the Cover and tear out the paper. - 19 -...
Installing the Driver of Your Printer Before installing the driver of your printer, make sure the printer is properly connected to the host PC. Access the website www.fametech.com.tw download the driver. Double click the icon “SetupPRP.EXE” to initiate the installation. Note: For Windows 7 / Vista and the later version, Please Right-Click the icon and use...
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Select the Printer Port. Enter printer name and select the port type for installation. (USB, Serial, TCP/IP, LPT or UTP). You can click the checkbox to set the printer as default printer. Click “OK” to continue. - 23 -...
For USB Interface: Select the USB port The Virtual COM driver is installed during the process. - 24 -...
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Searching USB Device: If the printer is already attached and the message box below is displayed, please Power OFF and Power ON the printer to continue installation. - 25 -...
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Installation completed The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 26 -...
For Serial Interface Select and configure the serial port for driver installation. - 27 -...
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Select the COM port preferred and click “OK” to continue. To configure the selected COM port, select the COM port and click “Configure Port” to continue (see next page). - 28 -...
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Configure the Serial Port: Select the proper settings (baud rates. Data bits, parity…etc. - 29 -...
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Installation completed The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 30 -...
For Ethernet (TCP/IP) Interface: Select and assign a TCP/IP port for your printer. Click “OK” to continue. Note: Printing on the TCP/IP Port is only possible if both IP Address (Printer and Computer) belongs to the same class. - 34 -...
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Select IP Address Move the cursor to the Available Port (IP address). Click “OK” to continue. Note: User can configure the selected IP port or create a new IP address manually. - 35 -...
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To Configure The TCP/IP Port: Configure port (If required) by clicking “Configure Port” button and apply settings. - 36 -...
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To Create a New TCP/IP Port: If TCP/IP port doesn’t exist in the list, click “Create Port” button for further installation. - 37 -...
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Add New TCP/IP Port: IP Addresses of all the Printers that are attached over the network are shown in “Add New TCP/IP Port” dialog. IP Address: The present IP address setting of the printer. Select a correct IP address for the printer. Printer Self Test Page: User can click “Printer Self Test Page”...
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Printer New IP Settings: User can enter the New IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address manually. Click “Set Parameters” button to confirm the new parameters of Printer. Note: Reboot the Printer The printer will reboot automatically and return to the previous menu after the new parameters are confirmed.
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Printer Status: Click “Printer Status” to examine the printer. Check the status list and resolving the red-mark items. Click “Cancel” to return - 40 -...
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Installation completed The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 41 -...
For UTP Interface WARNING: This instruction is ONLY for customized model with UTP (USB to Parallel) interface. DO NOT install the driver to any models not support the UTP interface. It may cause the printer not functioning Before Installation: Please consult the local supplier and purchase the customized models support UTP (USB to Parallel) interface.
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Select the UTP Port Select the UTP port and Click “OK” to continue. - 43 -...
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Select the LPT port preferred and click “OK” to continue. - 44 -...
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Installation completed The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 45 -...
D. Appendix Self Test This function allows user to perform self-test and print out the settings of the printer unit: Turn off the printer. Press and hold the Paper Feed Button. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer. Release the Paper Feed Button. The Indicators would blink and then the printer starts printing out the self test data.
Cutter Maintenance In general, the printer will initial and reset the cutter when turn on the power. To reset the cutter back to the initial position: Turn off the printer. Turn on the printer and the printer will initial and reset the cutter.
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Adjustment Gear Front Cover Note: Do not remove the protective cover with force or it may damage the cutter or printer head. Warning: Beware of the Cutting Edge of the cutter module during maintenance in order to avoid injury to the person near the printer.
Interface PIN Assignment RS-232 Pin Assignment Signal Description N.C. XON/XOF Handshake (Control codes transmission). Data transmission (the printer receives data from the HOST) N.C. Ground Printer Status N.C. RTS. Printer Status N.C. - 50 -...
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Parallel Pin Assignment Signal Signal Description Source The HOST (computer) /STB HOST presents the data on the data lines and pulses STB. DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 Indicates Data Bit 0 ~ Data HOST Bit 7 (8 bits) DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 Acknowledge Signal...
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RJ-11 Pin Assignment Signal Signal Description Direction Ground Frame Ground Cash Drawer Kick Out Signal Output Cash Drawer Input Open/Close Status +VDC 24v Cash Drawer Kick Out Signal Output Signal Ground - 52 -...
Code Page Setup Access the website www.fametech.com.tw download the utility files. Click the folder “SetCodePage” to access the software Double click the icon “Setup.EXE” to initial installation. Follow the instructions to install the utility. - 53 -...
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Code Page Setup Utility This utility can help user to setup the code page of the printer. Note: Before Setup It may need to re-configure the printer prior to the codepage setup (e.g.: DIP switch). It’s recommended to consult the technical personnel relating to the information about the code page and application.
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For Parallel LPT Port: Select LPT1 as the printer port to establish communication. For Ethernet (TCP/IP): Enter the IP address of the printer to establish the communication. - 55 -...
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Select Page Code To select the codepage desired: Make sure to the DIP switch 4 of the printer is set ON (please refer to DIP Switch Configuration for further information). Go to the scroll menu and select the preset codepage desired.
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