Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION....1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........3 Main Features ............3 Packing ..............4 Specification ............... 5 Part Description ............7 DIP Switch Configuration ......... 13 INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER ......15 1. Connecting Your Printer........15 2. Install/Replace the Paper Roll ......17 3.
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 Compact and Stylish Design Paper Auto-Cutter Multi-I/O Interface (Serial +Ethernet +USB) Cash drawer connection port (RJ-11) Compatible with ESC/POS print commands set Various Drivers support User friendly, drop-and-print paper installation, simple paper jam elimination ...
Packing Printer Unit Power Adaptor *Power Cord Paper Roll **Printer Cable Paper Roll Holder Quick Paper Width Installation Guide Guide) * Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug. ** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required (RS-232 or USB B-Type).
Specification Model No. PRP-300 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...
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Interface Multi I/O Interface I/O Interface (Serial +Ethernet +USB) 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 / White Compliance FCC / CE / WEEE / RoHS Weight...
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Control buttons & Indicators Power Indicator Error Indicator Paper Indicator Paper Feed Button Cover Release Button - 9 -...
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Control Buttons 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. Cover Release Button: Push the button to the right to open the printer cover.
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I/O Ports & Configuration DIP Switches Power Switch Multi-I/O Ports Rear View I/O Port Bracket Side View Note: When plug the cables to the Printer, detach the I/O Port Bracket beforehand so as to secure connectors easily. Remember to re-install the I/O Port Bracket to the printer as the connectors are properly secured.
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Multi-I/O Ports RS-232 RJ-45 RJ-11 Cash Power *Printer Cable Drawer Adaptor Note: Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug. Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required (RS-232 or USB B-Type). RJ-45 cable is not supplied and need purchased separately.
DIP Switch Configuration To change the setting of the printer manually: Turn off the printer. Remove the protective cover of the DIP Switches. Adjust the DIP switches to configure the printer. Protective Cover DIP Switch Setting Function Paper Cutter Yes* Audio Alarm Yes * Print Density...
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 Cable Power Adaptor Power Cord Host PC Printer Place the printer on the designate location. Detach the I/O Port Bracket.
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Note: Connect to the LAN: Make sure the Printer and HOST PC are properly connected to the HUB. (The default IP address of the Printer is 192.168.123.100) Printer Host PC - 16 -...
Install/Replace the Paper Roll Pull the Cover Release Button to open the Cover. Pass the Paper Roll Holder through the Receipt Paper Roll. Paper Roll Holder - 17 -...
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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 Roll & Holder Holder Slot Replace the Cover and tear out the paper. - 18 -...
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Install the Paper Width Guide When using a paper roll in smaller width, install the Paper Width Guide first, and then install the paper roll with holder. Paper Roll & Holder Paper Width Holder Slot Guide - 19 -...
Install 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. (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. - 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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To 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 -...
For LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface (customized models only) The two interfaces are only reserved for customized models only. Please consult your local supplier before installation. To install the driver, please refer to the appendix for instructions - 40 -...
D. Appendix 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.
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. - 44 -...
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 - 45 -...
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 Indicators blink, release the Paper Feed Button.
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Paper Feed Button Power Switch Protocols: TCP/IP (A1) Mac address: X-XXX-XXX-XX IP address: 192.168.123.100 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 DHCP: Disabled Print out the Self-test data - 47 -...
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. - 48 -...
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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. - 50 -...
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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.
LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface installation (customized models reserved) Before Installation: Please consult the local supplier and purchase the customized models support LPT or UTP (USB to Parallel) interface. WARNING: This instruction is ONLY for customized models with LPT or UTP (USB to Parallel) interface.
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For LPT Interface: Select the LPT port - 53 -...
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Select the LPT port preferred and click “OK” to continue. - 54 -...
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Installation completed: The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 55 -...
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For UTP Interface: Select the UTP port - 56 -...
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Select the LPT port preferred and click “OK” to continue. - 57 -...
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Installation completed: The driver is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu. - 58 -...
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