Index A. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION ....1 B. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......... 3 Features ................3 Packing ................4 Specification ..............5 Product Description ............7 C. PRINTER INSTALLATION ........17 Connecting Your Printer ......... 17 Install/Replace the Paper Roll ........ 19 Installing the Driver of the Printer ......
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. ...
Packing Printer Unit *Power Cord **Printer Cable (with Adapter) Quick Paper Roll Paper Roll Installation Holder Guide) * Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug. ** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required (RS-232, RJ-45). Please refer to the nearest local representatives for further information.
Specification Model PRP-350 General Print Method Thermal line printing Print Speed 250mm/sec Print Life 150 Km ANK Font Print Font (ASCII) Font A: 12 x 24 dots Font B: 9 x 17 dots Print Font (Graphic ) Chinese character: 24 x 24 dots...
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Compatible with ESC/POS Print Command commands set Auto Cutter Partial LED Indicator 3 and 2 Auxiliary Paper Indicator Audio Indicator 83 dB , with print job notification Paper End Detection Over-Heat Halt-on Protection Interface Serial 1 x DB-9 Serial Port Ethernet 1 x RJ-45 Others...
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Control Buttons Printer Cover Cover Release Lever Paper Feed Button: 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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LED & Audio Indicators Auxiliary Indicator Paper Feed Button Power Indicator Paper Indicator Error Indicator Auxiliary Indicator - 11 -...
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LED Indicator Status Indicator Status Description Power Off Power Power On Out of paper Paper * The Error Indicator is lit as well Error Status: (Out of paper, printer head over heat, or paper cutter error) Error Print Job Completed: Indicator keeps lighting until the printed paper is removed.
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ALARM (Audio Notification) Indicator Status Description Error Status: The Alarm Beep when the printer is not functioning normally. ALARM Beep Print Job Completed: Indicator keeps lighting until the printed paper is removed. Audio Alarm Bottom View - 13 -...
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I/O Ports & Configuration DIP Switches Power Switch I/O Ports Power Connector I/O Port Cover Rear View - 14 -...
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Note: When plug the printer cable to the Printer, detach the I/O Port Cover beforehand so as to secure connectors easily. Make sure the printer cable is properly secured. Arrange the printer cable and then re-install the I/O Port Cover to the printer. I/O Port Cover - 16 -...
C. Printer Installation 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. Power Printer Cable Outlet Power Cord Host PC Printer Place the printer on the designate location. Remove the I/O Port Cover Use the supplied Printer Cable (RS-232 or RJ-45) and connect to the Host PC.
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Printer Cable Printer Power Cord Connecting the Printer Cable and Power Cord - 18 -...
Install/Replace the Paper Roll Pull the Cover Release Lever upward to open the Cover. Cover Release Lever Pass the Paper Roll Holder through the Receipt Paper Roll. Paper Roll Holder - 19 -...
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Roll out and install the Paper Roll with Holder into the Printer. (with the edges of the paper roll holder fitted onto the holder slots) Paper Cutter Paper Roll & Holder Holder Slot Warning: Paper Cutter Beware of the Paper Cutter while installing or replacing the paper roll.
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Pull out the paper and place the paper over the edge of printer. (As image below illustrated). Paper Cutter Warning: Paper Cutter Beware of the Paper Cutter while installing or replacing the paper roll. The sharp edge of Paper Cutter may cause injury to operator.
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Keep holding and slowly replace the Print Cover; press it into position with care. Make sure the cover is firmly closed. Printer Cover Warning: Paper Cutter Beware of the Paper Cutter while installing or replacing the paper roll. The sharp edge of Paper Cutter may cause injury to operator.
Installing the Driver of the Printer Before installing the driver of your printer, make sure the printer is properly connected to the host PC. To install the driver of the printer: Access the website www.fametech.com.tw download the driver. Double click the icon “SetupPRP.EXE” to initiate the installation.
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Select the Printer Port. Enter printer name and select the port type for installation. (Serial or TCP/IP). You can click the checkbox to set the printer as default printer. Click “OK” to continue. - 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. - 31 -...
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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. - 32 -...
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Configure The TCP/IP Port: Configure port (If required) by clicking “Configure Port” button and apply settings. - 33 -...
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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. - 34 -...
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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 - 37 -...
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Installation completed The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 38 -...
D. Appendix DIP Switch Configuration To change the settings of the printer manually: Turn off the printer. Remove the DIP Switch Cover. Adjust the DIP switches to configure the printer. Re-install the DIP Switch Cover. DIP Switch Cover Bottom View DIP Switch Cover Pull to remove the DIP Switch Cover...
DIP Switch Settings Function Paper Cutter Audio Alarm Print Density Dark Light Two-Byte Character Code Character Per Line Printed Paper Detection 7 & 8 Baud Rate Setting ---- Baud Rate Setting (DIP 7, DIP 8) 19200 9600 115200 38400 * Baud Rate Setting is only functional for Serial (RS-232) connection.
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Printed Paper Detection (DIP 2, DIP 6) The Printed Paper Detection, audio beep sound and LED notification when printed paper is not taken, is functioning when Printer Alarm is activated (DIP 2 ON). If the Printer Alarm is Turn OFF (DIP 2 OFF), it will turn off all audio alarm and the Printed Paper Detection is not functioning Printer Alarm (ON)
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. ---- Signal Ground Printer Status (Busy or Ready to receive Data) N.C. ---- Printer Status RTS. (Busy or Ready to receive Data) N.C.
Power Adaptor Replacement In general, the embedded power adaptor is pre-installed in the printer unit for use. To remove the power adaptor: Turn off the power of the printer. Disconnect the power cord. If necessary, disconnect the printer cable. Open the printer cover and remove the paper roll. Store the paper roll to a secure location.
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Remove the Cover of Power Adaptor To remove the cover of the power adaptor: Carefully remove the rubber foot of the printer. Rubber Foot Remove the securing screw Securing Screw - 46 -...
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Pull up to remove the cover There is a power adaptor with connector onto the Printer. Unplug the power connector and remove the power adaptor. Power Connector Power Adaptor - 47 -...
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Replace a new power adaptor and connect the power connector to the printer. Power Adaptor Re-install the Power Adaptor Cover back to the printer and fasten the securing screw. Re-install the rubber foot onto the cover. Re-connect the printer to the printer and plug the power cord.
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. As the LED indicator blinks, release the Paper Feed Button.
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. - 50 -...
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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. - 52 -...
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Select Page Code To select the code page 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 code page desired.
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