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  • Page 1 HMK-830 Series Technical Manual www.compodis.com...
  • Page 2 ● Revision History Version Date of Revised Page Contents Revision Ver. 2.00 Feb. 1, 2021 Revised and reissued Ver. 2.01 Sep.29,2021 Page45, etc Presenter Model name scheme change(HMKP-830 HMK-830P) www.compodis.com...
  • Page 3 ● Product Manual This manual describes the basic matters and how to use the HMK-830 series product. Please adhere to the contents of this manual when installing and using the printer. Otherwise, you may have problems with your device. The user is responsible for any losses resulting from improper handling and operation. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 ● Warnings and Cautions for Safety In order to use the product correctly and prevent safety accidents, be sure to observe the following. Failure to observe the warning signs during use of the product may result in damage to the product and serious injury or death. Warning ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ● Table of contents Ⅰ. PRINTER FEATURES ..........................7 1. Printer Features ............................7 Ⅱ. MAIN FUNCTIONS ..........................8 1. Power Switch/Paper Feed Button and Status Notification Indicator ........... 8 1) Power Switch ..................................8 2) Paper Feed Button ................................8 3) Status Notification Lights ..............................
  • Page 6 Ⅲ. PRINTER USE GUIDE .......................... 18 1. Power port connection method ......................18 2. Interface connection..........................19 3. Paper Change ............................20 1) Cover open method ..............................20 2) Auto Loading Method ..............................21 4. Self Test ..............................22 5. HEX Dump Print ........................... 23 Ⅳ.
  • Page 7 Ⅵ. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................38 1. Printer Specifications .......................... 38 2. Presenter Specifications ........................40 3. Interface Specifications ........................41 1) USB......................................41 2) Serial (RS-232C) ................................42 3) Ethernet ....................................43 Ⅶ. PRODUCT APPEARANCE AND DIMENSIONS ................44 1. HMK-830(A)B ............................44 2.

  • Page 8: Ⅰ. Printer Features

    Ⅰ. Printer Features HMK-830 series printers are designed to be used by installing or connecting to Kiosk Systems. This printer uses direct thermal printing method and the paper width can be set to suit user‟s environment. Also, with HMK-830 Series Printers, both of Roll type paper and Fan Folder type paper can be used.

  • Page 9: Ⅱ. Main Functions

    Ⅱ. Main Functions 1. Power Switch/Paper Feed Button and Status Notification Indicator 1) Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the power on or off, and it is also used for self test and changing printer status settings. Power switch Paper feed button and status notification light 2) Paper Feed Button...

  • Page 10: Status Notification Lights

    ① Paper feed: When paper is inserted, pressing the feed button feeds paper for as long as the button is pressed. ② Self Test: While holding the FEED button, turn on the power and then release the button after the Error light turns on once. The self test contents will then be printed. (Refer to the description of the Ⅲ.

  • Page 11: Detect Sensors

    2. Detect Sensors Several detection sensors placed on the printer transmit the printer's status to the host system.. Black Mark Sensor Near End (Paper Low) Sensor Paper Detect Sensor Cutter Home Sensor GAP Sensor Cover Open Sensor Presenter Control Sensor 1) Cover Open Sensor The cover open switch detects when the cover is open and stops the printing and ticket feeding process until the cover is closed.

  • Page 12: Black Mark Sensor

    3) Black Mark Sensor It is used to control the starting point of printing by detecting the black mark position. 4) Cutter Home Sensor The cutter sensor is used to detect if the paper has been cut. 5) Near End(Paper Low) Sensor The Near End(Paper Low) Sensor(Paper shortage detection sensor) is a detection sensor that automatically informs the user when to change paper..

  • Page 13: Presenter (Option)

    3. PRESENTER (OPTION) When the presenter function is added, receipt handling becomes easy and the following functions can be used. 1) Loop Function If the length of the printout is longer than a certain level, this function keeps the paper in the middle until printing is finished.

  • Page 14: Hold Function

    3) Hold Function Function of the presenter holding the paper until the user takes the printed ticket or receipt. Printed Ticket 4) Automatic Retract(Dispose) Function If the user does not take the printed ticket or receipt after a certain period of time, it is the function to collect and discard the printed material into the designated device or space.

  • Page 15: Presenter Jam Removal Method

    5) Presenter Jam removal method If a paper jam occurs in the presenter, raise the Cover open roller in the direction of the arrow to open it, remove the paper, and close the Cover open roller again. www.compodis.com...

  • Page 16: Adjustable Guide & Sensor Function (Option)

    4. Adjustable Guide & Sensor Function (OPTION) With the Adjustable(movable) Guide & Sensor option, you can adjust the position of the paper guides and sensors to set the paper width as you need. 1) Paper width adjustment method Set the Adjustable Paper Guide in the left and right direction of the arrow to match the width of the paper to be used.

  • Page 17: Black Mark Sensor Setting Method

    3) Black mark Sensor setting method Set by moving the black mark sensor holder to the left and right of the arrow according to the position of the black mark on the paper. If necessary, it can be adjusted by referring to the position display scale at the bottom. Black mark sensor holder www.compodis.com...

  • Page 18: Gap Sensor Position Setting Method

    4) GAP Sensor position setting method ① Adjustment of the position of the gap sensor in the image below is the same as Adjustment of the black mark sensor, so adjust the same as the black mark sensor setting method. ②...

  • Page 19: Ⅲ. Printer Use Guide

    Ⅲ. Printer Use Guide 1. Power port connection method When connecting power, be sure to connect the power cable to the power port while the power switch turned off. ① 2 hole power cable connection Power cable Power port ② 3 hole power cable connection Power port Power cable...

  • Page 20: Interface Connection

    2. Interface connection Use an interface cable that meets the specifications of the host. ④ ③ Serial Port USB Port Ethernet Port ① ② CAUTION When connecting a communication cable, be sure to that the power switch is turned off. www.compodis.com...

  • Page 21: Paper Change

    3. Paper Change 1) Cover open method ① Press the open lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover Cover Open Lever ② Insert paper into the opened paper slot. Be careful not to change the side to be printed on the paper at this time.

  • Page 22: Auto Loading Method

    ④ Close the cover by pressing it in the direction of the arrow CAUTION When closing the cover, be sure to press the middle part of the cover (near the arrow) to close it. Otherwise, blurring of the print, etc. may occur. 2) Auto Loading Method ①...

  • Page 23: Self Test

    4. Self Test You can check the current settings of the printer through the self test. ① With the power off, turn on the printer while pressing down on the feed button ② If you turn on the power and keep pressing the feed button (about 1second), the red ERROR light flickers, and when you remove the feed button, the printing begins.

  • Page 24: Hex Dump Print

    5. HEX Dump Print After setting HEX DUMP in the setting mode, turn the power off and on. After printing as [HEX DUMP MODE], it will print all receiving data to 16 hexadecimal data for all receiving data. This would be useful when developing an application because this notifies the transmission status. Prints if 12 digits is received.

  • Page 25: Ⅳ. Printer Installation Method

    Ⅳ. Printer installation method 1. Example of Printer installation method This is an example of how to mount the printer on the product. 1) Method by making Hook shapes on the Top side and mounting the Printer Hang the two fronts of the printer on the hook and screw it to two holes on the rear. Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture.

  • Page 26: Method By Using Mount Brackets For Fixing And Mounting The Printer

    2) Method by using Mount Brackets for fixing and mounting the Printer Fit the printer into the hole and screw it into the 4 holes. Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture. * (Recommended screw : M3 x 5 B-TITE) www.compodis.com...

  • Page 27: Method By Mounting In The Floor (Bottom) Side

    3) Method by mounting in the floor (BOTTOM) side Fit the printer into the hole and screw it into the 4 holes. Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture. * (Recommended screw : M3 x 5 B-TITE) www.compodis.com...

  • Page 28: Large Sized Paper Holder Installation Method(Option)

    2. Large sized paper holder installation method(OPTION) If you select the Large sized paper holder option for an out diameter of Ø100 or more paper, the paper holder and the printer will be delivered as separated. You can assemble and use the paper holder in the following way.

  • Page 29: Electrostatic Discharge And Ground Current Handling

    3. Electrostatic discharge and ground current handling Ground (FG) a separate ground terminal on the printer frame and the frame of the product's outer case. You can prevent damage to the printer's control board and thermal head from ESD(Electro Static Discharge).

  • Page 30: Ⅴ. Printer Function Settings

    Ⅴ. Printer Function Settings There are two ways to set the printer's functions such as serial communication conditions, Ethernet, black mark, etc., which are: a manual setting method in which the printer itself is changed, and a method using tools such as a memory switch program that connects to a PC. For the direct communication method through the Window Driver, refer to the separate manual attached with the setting program on our website.
  • Page 31 and the current setting value is output. [Print Density] -> 1. Normal 2. Medium 3. Dark 4. Most Dark -> : Indicate current set status Select and then Enter... “->” indicates the currently set value. 3) In the same way, press for less than 1 second to toggle to the item you want to change and then set the item.

  • Page 32: Set Using Memory Switch Program

    2. Set Using Memory Switch Program Using the utility program, memory switch settings such as printer functions as well as conditions of communication the host can be set. The memory switch utility program is provided on our website. CAUTION When setting, all the contents of the memory switch are deleted, so please reset => set again items such as code page and print options.
  • Page 33 3) After pressing the Memory Switch tab, click HMK-830 in Special Model Option. 4) You can set the required value when the following window appears. Note that after completing selection, you must press the „Start transmit‟ button with the window open. After setting, turn the power off and on to apply the set values.

  • Page 34: Firmware Update

    3. Firmware Update With the adoption of flash memory, you can easily update the printer program from a PC. When updating, be sure to read the steps below. 1) Turn the power off and then back on. 2) Make sure that the communication cable is connected with the printer. (You can shorten the update time by using a USB cable.) 3) Run the provided update program, set the model name and communication port, and perform the update.

  • Page 35: Ethernet Interface Settings

    4. Ethernet Interface Settings 1) When Using in Static IP Mode ① Connect the network cable and USB cable to the printer. ② In the printer settings, set Ethernet to ON and IP Mode to Static IP, and then turn on the power. ③...
  • Page 36 ⑥ The message “End Transmit” is displayed and the setting is completed. ⑦ Turn off the printer and remove the USB cable. ⑧ Turn on the printer while pressing the FEED button. Self-test printing is performed and the set IP address, etc. is printed. ⑨...
  • Page 37 2) When Using in Dynamic IP DHCP Mode 1) Connect the network cable to the printer. 2) Turn on the power by setting Ethernet ON, and setting the IP Mode to Dynamic IP DHCP. The printer starts protocol exchange communication with the host as the Error light blinks every 1 second.

  • Page 38: Ticket Paper Settings

    If network IP address conflict occurs while booting in Static IP Mode and changing communication parameter settings, use this mode to set. However, it is recommended to use Static IP Mode for communication with the application. 5. Ticket Paper Settings It is possible to use the memory switch utility to save the ticket paper settings to the printer.

  • Page 39: Ⅵ. Product Specifications

    Ⅵ. Product Specifications 1. Printer Specifications Item Specifications (based on 203 DPI) Printing method Thermal dot line printing Resolution (dot size) 203DPI, 300DPI (optional) Dots per line 640 dots Paper feed width (1 step) 0.125mm Paper thickness 50㎛ - 200㎛ Fixed type: 60mm, 77mm, 80mm, 82.5mm Paper width Adjustable Guide Type: 25mm - 82.5mm...
  • Page 40 Serial RS232C Interface USB2.0 Full Speed Ethernet IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T (10Mbps) Receiving Buffer 4Kbyte SRAM 256Kbyte (optional SDRAM 64MB expandable) Flash ROM 2Mbyte (optional 128MB expandable) Input voltage 100V ~ 240V(AC) SMPS rating Output voltage 24V(DC) Output current 2.5A 60W Head 150Km Cutter: 1,000,000 times Life (25...

  • Page 41: Presenter Specifications

    2. Presenter Specifications Item Specification Paper Width (WD) 25mm - 82.5mm Core inner diameter Min. Φ25.4 (ID) Receipt/Ticket length 65mm - 500mm Thickness 50㎛ - 80㎛ 80㎛ - 200㎛ Outer diameter (OD) Up to 300mm Folding recommended Roll (wound) Outer O, Inner X direction Ticket Possible...

  • Page 42: Interface Specifications

    3. Interface Specifications 1) USB - Specifications: USB 2.0 compatible, Full Speed (12Mb) compatible - Connector: Type B - Cable: USB2.0 cable - Data method: Bulk IN, Bulk OUT * Bulk IN : End point 6 * Bulk OUT : End point 2 * Full Speed: Max Packet Size 64 Bytes (Bulk OUT), 64 Bytes (Bulk IN) www.compodis.com...

  • Page 43: Serial (Rs-232C)

    2) Serial (RS-232C) - Data transmission method: Serial - Hand shake: Hardware (RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR) - Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115203., BPS - Data bits: 8 bits - Parity: None, Odd, Even - Stop bits: 1, 2 bits - Connector: HANLIM CHD1140-4 - Cable: DSUB9 (Female) - 4-pin exclusive cable Printer...

  • Page 44: Ethernet

    3) Ethernet - Communication protocol: TCP/IP - Communication specifications: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX - Connector: RB1-125BAG1A (UDE) - Pin arrangement Signal Input/Output Description Name Transmit Data+ Transmit Data- None Connection None Connection Receive Data+ Receive Data- www.compodis.com...

  • Page 45: Ⅶ. Product Appearance And Dimensions

    Ⅶ. Product appearance and dimensions 1. HMK-830(A)B HMK-830 Series has the BOARD inside the printer. HMK-830B (Fixed Guide Type) HMK-830AB (Adjustable Guide&Sensor Type) www.compodis.com...

  • Page 46: Hmk-830(A)Pb

    2. HMK-830(A)PB HMK-830P is the Presenter attached Model. HMK-830PB HMK-830APB (Fixed Guide Type) (Adjustable Guide&Sensor Type) www.compodis.com...

  • Page 47: Hmk-830(A)

    3. HMK-830(A) HMK-830 is the Paper holder attached Model. The Image below is based on the use of 100mm out diameter paper. HMK-830 (Fixed Guide Type) HMK-830A (Adjustable Guide & Sensor Type) www.compodis.com...
  • Page 48 Model Name HMK-830S, HMK-830AS (Ø100) 110.8 84.7 166.6 138.5 HMK-830M, HMK-830AM (Ø150) 164.9 121.6 219.8 HMK-830L, HMK-830AL (Ø200) 233.6 160.9 332.5 262.7 www.compodis.com...

  • Page 49: Hmk-830(A)P

    4. HMK-830(A)P HMK-830P is the Presenter and Paper holder attached Model. The Image below is based on the use of 100mm out diameter paper. HMK-830P (Fixed Guide Type) HMK-830AP (Adjustable Guide & Sensor Type) www.compodis.com...
  • Page 50 Model Name HMK-830PS, HMK-830APS (Ø100) 110.8 84.7 166.6 138.5 HMK-830PM, HMK-830APM (Ø150) 164.9 121.6 219.8 HMK-830PL, HMK-830APL (Ø200) 233.6 160.9 332.5 262.7 www.compodis.com...

  • Page 51: Ⅷ. Command Specifications

    Ⅷ. Command Specifications Classification Function Page Print and line feed Print and line feed Delete print data Horizontal tab Print page mode and return to STANDARD MODE SUB x Extended Graphic Mode, Korean mode SUB R Border of characters Border of characters SUB s Set print speed ESC D...
  • Page 52 ESC m Paper Cut (Partial Cut) FS ! Collective setting of Korean character printing mode FS & Set Korean character mode in extended graphic mode Cancel Korean character mode in extended graphic mode FS - Set Korean Character underline FS S Set Korean Character blank spacing FS W Set Korean Character size...
  • Page 53 DC3 i Cutting after automatic detection of black line SUB 1 Select rule line 1 SUB 2 Select rule line 2 SUB W WRITE rule line data SUB C CLEAR rule line data SUB O Rule line ON SUB F Rule line OFF SUB P Print rule line 1 dotted line...
  • Page 54 Function Print and line feed Code ASCII Decimal Description Same as LF Function Print and line feed Code ASCII Decimal Description ① STANDARD MODE: Prints data and line feeds as the line space setting. ② PAGE MODE: Line feeds as the line space setting. Caution LF immediately after CR is ignored.
  • Page 55 Function Prints page mode and returns to STANDARD MODE. Code ASCII Decimal Description Returns to STANDARD mode after printing the data on the page. Caution Use ESC+FF if you do not want to return to STANDARD MODE. SUB+‟x‟+n Function Extended Graphic Mode, Korean mode Code ASCII Decimal...
  • Page 56 SUB+‟s‟+n Function Set print speed Code ASCII Decimal 26 Range 1≤n≤14 Initial n=14 value Description n=1: Prints at a speed of 70mm/s. n=2: Prints at a speed of 80mm/s. n=3: Prints at a speed of 90mm/s. n=4: Prints at a speed of 100mm/s. n=5: Prints at a speed of 110mm/s.
  • Page 57 ESC+‟D‟+n1…nk+NUL Function Horizontal tab position setting Code ASCII n1…nk NUL n1…nk 00 Decimal n1…nk 0 Range 1≤n≤255, 0≤k≤32 Description Set the horizontal tab position. Caution n denotes the number of digits from the start of the line to the set position.
  • Page 58 ESC+‟!‟+n Function Collective setting of ASCII character decorations Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description Sets the font and character decoration all at once Caution For Korean, only font and highlight are applied. Function Decimal 0: Font 12x24, Select 24x24 1: Font 8x16, Select 16x16 0: Highlight off 1: Highlight on...
  • Page 59 ESC+‟$‟+nL+nH Function Setting of absolute position Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤nL+nH×256≤65535, 0≤nL≤255, 0≤nH≤255 Initial nL=0, nH=0 value Description The print position is moved from the end of the left margin to the (nL+nH×256)×0.125mm position. When the print area is exceeded, it moves to the end point of the left margin.
  • Page 60 ESC+‟*‟+m+nL+nH+d1+…+dk Function Setting of bit image Code ASCII d1…dk d1…dk d1…dk Decimal Range m = 0, 1, 32, 33 1≤nL+nH×256≤1023, 0≤nL≤255, 0≤nH≤3, 0≤d≤255 Initial value Description Bit data is printed as graphic data in mode m by the number of dots designated by nL+nH×256.
  • Page 61 8-dot mode 2X―――→ 2X―――→ ― ― ― → ― ― ― → ⇒ D1 D2 D3 Single density Double density 24-dot mode 2X―――→ 2X―――→ ― ― ― → ― ― ― → ⇒ Single density Double density www.compodis.com...
  • Page 62 ESC+‟-‟+n Function Set / Cancel underline Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Descripti Set / Cancel underline. Function Underline off Set underline thickness to 0.125mm Set underline thickness to 0.25mm Set underline thickness to 0.375mm Set underline thickness to 0.5mm Set underline thickness to 0.625mm Set underline thickness to 0.75mm Set underline thickness to 0.875mm...
  • Page 63 ESC+‟3‟+n Function Set row spacing Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255, Initial value Description Set row spacing to nx 0.125mm. ESC+'@' Function Printer reset Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Description Clear buffer and initialize all parameters. ESC+‟E‟+n Function Set bold font Code ASCII Decimal...
  • Page 64 ESC+‟G‟+n Function Set double print(double strike) font Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description n=0 : Cancel Double print font n=1 : Set Double print font. ESC+‟J‟+n Function Feeding Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Description After printing the data in the buffer, it is fed by n x 0.125mm. ESC+‟j‟+n Function Back Feeding...
  • Page 65 ESC+‟M‟+n Function Font selection Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description Set the printer font. Upper 4 bits (2-byte font) Lower 4 bits (ASCII, 1-byte font) 0000 Korean 24x24 Gothic 0000 12x24 0001 Korean 16x16 Dotum 0001 8x16 (9x16) font 0010 Japanese 24x24 Ming...
  • Page 66 ESC+‟R‟+n Function Setting of international characters Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤13 Initial n=13 value Description International characters are set as shown in the table below. Country name United States France Germany United Kingdom Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain 1 Japan Norway Denmark 2 Spain 2...
  • Page 67 ESC+‟a‟+n Function Set printing position alignment Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤2 Initial value Description Align the printing position Alignment position 0 Left Center Right ESC+‟d‟+n Function Print and n row feed Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤255 Description Feeds by n line(s) after printing data. www.compodis.com...
  • Page 68 ESC+‟{‟+n Function 180° rotation Code ASCII Decimal 27 Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description Prints by rotating 180°. Caution The reference point moves from the left end to the right end. Function Turn off 180° rotation Turn on 180° rotation ESC+‟i‟ Function Full Cutting Code...
  • Page 69 FS+‟!‟+n Function Collective setting of Korean character printing mode Code ASCII Decimal 28 Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description Set Korean printing mode character decoration collectively Caution Applies only to Korean. Function Decimal Horizontal enlargement off Horizontal enlargement on Vertical enlargement Vertical enlargement Underline off Underline on...
  • Page 70 FS+‟&‟ Function Korean character mode (2-byte mode) setting Code ASCII & Decimal 28 Description Sets Korean mode (2-byte mode). Caution Necessary when printing Korean characters in extended graphic mode. It is automatically recognized during Korean mode, so no setting is required.
  • Page 71 FS+‟-‟+n Function Set Korean Character underline Code ASCII Decimal 28 Range 0≤n≤2 Initial value Description Sets underlining of Korean characters. Function Deactivates underlining of Korean characters. The thickness of Korean underline is set to 0.125mm. The thickness of Korean underline is set to 0.25mm.
  • Page 72 FS+‟W‟+n Function Set Korean Character size Code ASCII Decimal 28 Range 0≤n1≤255 Initial value Description Korean character size is set to be double horizontally and vertically. When n=0, 2X horizontal and 2X vertical are disabled. When n=1, 2X horizontal and 2X vertical are set. www.compodis.com...
  • Page 73 FS+‟q‟+n+(xL+xH+yL+yH+d1…dk)1……+(xL+xH+yL+yH+d1…dk)n Function Registration of NV (non-volatile) logo (bit image) Code ASCII n (xL xH yL yH d1..dk)1…(xL xH yL yH d1..dk)n 1C 71h n (xL xH yL yH d1..dk)1…(xL xH yL yH d1..dk)n 28 113 n (xL xH yL yH d1..dk)1…(xL xH yL yH d1..dk)n Decimal Range 1≤n≤255...
  • Page 74 FS+‟p‟+n+m Function NV logo print Code ASCII Decimal 28 Range 1≤n≤255, 0≤m≤3 Initial value Description The registered NV logo is printed in m mode. n refers to the nth registered logo. Printing mode STANDARD Horizontal enlargement Vertical enlargement Horizontal and vertical enlargement www.compodis.com...
  • Page 75 GS+‟!‟+n Function Set the character enlargement ratio Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range 0≤n1≤255 (However, the maximum value of horizontal and vertical enlargement is limited to 8.) Initial value Description Sets the character enlargement ratio. When enlarging horizontally and vertically at the same time, add both numbers below.
  • Page 76 GS+‟(‟+‟K‟+pL+pH+fn+m (fn=49) Function Set the print density Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range pL=2, pH=0, fn=49 0≤m≤5, 251≤m≤255 Initial value Description Sets the print density. Print density Print density Standard Density Density level -5 Density level +1 Density level -4 Density level +2 Density level -3 Density level +3 Density level -2...
  • Page 77 GS+‟H‟+n Function Designates barcode HRI character print position. Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤3 Initial value Description Sets the printing position of barcode numbers and characters. Printing position No printing Prints on top of the barcode. Prints at the bottom of the barcode. Prints on top and at the bottom of the barcode.
  • Page 78 GS+‟V‟+m Function Paper cutting Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range 0≤m≤1 Initial value Description Paper is cut using the specified options. Function Full Cutting Partial Cutting GS+‟W‟+nL+nH Function Designates the printing area. Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range 0≤nL≤255, 0≤nH≤255 Initial nL+nH×256=448 (56mm, nL=0, nH=0) value Descriptio Sets the printing area to (nL+nH×256)×0.125mm in the left margin.
  • Page 79 GS+‟h‟+n Function Sets the barcode height. Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range 1≤n≤255 Initial n=162 (20.25mm) value Description The barcode height is set to n×0.125mm. www.compodis.com...
  • Page 80 GS+‟k‟+m+d1…dn+NUL Function Barcode printing Code ASCII d1…dn NUL d1…dn 00h Decimal 29 d1…dn 0 Range 1≤m≤7, n and d differ depending on the barcode (see table below). Description Prints barcode Barcode n (number of barcode data) d (barcode data) type UPC-E n=7 (verification characters added 48≤d≤57...
  • Page 81 FNC2 7Bh, 32h 123, 50 FNC3 7Bh, 33h 123, 51 FNC4 7Bh, 34h 123, 52 “{“ 7Bh, 7Bh 123, 123 In addition, the starting character of CODE A, CODE B, or CODE C must be added at the beginning to distinguish the CODE 128 type. CODE128 Starting Example of printing barcode data...
  • Page 82 GS+‟r‟+n Function Status check response Code ASCII Decimal 29 Range Description Transmits the current status of the printer. Since this command cannot be received while the printer is offline, the status cannot be checked. Therefore, it is desirable to use real-time status CAUTION check (DLE+EOT+n).
  • Page 83 <Status transmission data> State Decimal 0: There is paper. 1: No paper. 0: Printer head down 1: Printer head up 0: Paper not jammed. 1: Paper jammed. 0: Paper remained enough. 1: Not much paper left. 4※ 0: Print completed 1: During printing or feeding 0: No cutter error( jam).
  • Page 84 ESC+‟S‟ STANDARD mode designation Function Code ASCII Decimal 27 Description Change from Page mode to STANDARD mode. ESC+‟L‟ Function Set Page mode Code ASCII Decimal 27 Range 0≤n≤255 Initial value Description Switch from STANDARD mode to Page mode. www.compodis.com...
  • Page 85 ESC+‟T‟+n Function Set the printing direction of page mode. Code ASCII Decimal 27 Range 0≤n≤3 Initial value Description Sets the printing direction and starting point of page mode. When N=0 (left → right), When N=1 (bottom → top), ABCD ↑ ↑...
  • Page 86 ESC+‟W‟+xL+xH+yL+yH+dxL+dxH+dyL+dyH Function Set Page mode print area Code ASCII xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH Decimal 27 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH Range 0≤xL+xH×256≤65535 (0≤xL≤255, 0≤xL≤255) 0≤yL+yH×256≤65535 (0≤yL≤255, 0≤yL≤255) 1≤dxL+dxH×256≤65535 (0≤dxL≤255, 0≤dxL≤255) 1≤dyL+dyH×256≤65535 (0≤dyL≤255, 0≤dyL≤255) Initial...
  • Page 87 ESC+FF Function Printing of the page area. Code ASCII Decimal Description After editing the received data in the page area, when this command is received, the page area is collectively printed. Even after printing, the content of the page area is not erased, so when clearing the page area, use the ESC+S command.
  • Page 88 DLE+EOT+n Function Send the printer status values in real time. Code ASCII Decimal 16 Range Description As soon as this command is received, 1 byte of the printer status value is transmitted in real time. If data that matches this command is received, care must be taken as the same operation as this command is performed (bit image data, etc.).
  • Page 89 GS+‟v‟+‟0‟+m+xL+xH+yL+yH+d1+…+dk Function Raster bit image (horizontal) ASCII xL xH yL yH d1..dk Code 30h m xL xH yL yH d1..dk xL xH yL yH d1..dk Decimal Range 0≤m≤3 또는 48≤m≤51, 1≤(xL+xH×256)≤150 (0≤xL≤150, xH=0) 1≤(yL+yH×256)≤436 (0≤yL≤255, 0≤yH≤1) 0≤d≤255 (yL+yH×256) k (total number of data) = (xL+xH×256) × (yL+yH×256) Descripti Prints raster bit image in mode m.
  • Page 90 SUB+‟B‟+n1+n2+n3+d1……dk Function 2D barcode Code ASCII d1…………dk d1…………dk Decimal 26 d1…………dk Range 2D barcode type PDF417 QR code 1) PDF417 2) QR code Number of Number of barcode data barcode data 1 < n2 ≤ 255 n3=1 1 < n2 ≤ 17 n3=3 1 <...
  • Page 91 SUB+‟z‟+n Function Buzzer Code ASCII Decimal Range 0≤n≤1 Description Turn on/off the buzzer n= buzzer ON time Buzzer OFF Buzzer ON DC3+‟i‟ Function Cutting after Blackmark Auto-detection Code ASCII Decimal Description When printing, the printer will automatically detect the blackmark and store the information in the internal memory switch and then reads the information registered in SW1, SW2 to cut the paper at the designated position.
  • Page 92 SUB+‟2‟ Function Select rule line 2 Code ASCII 1 => 2 Decimal 26 Description Rule line 2 is selected among rule lines 1 and 2. www.compodis.com...
  • Page 93 SUB+‟W‟+nL+nH+kL+kH Function WRITE rule line data Code ASCII Decimal 26 Range 0≤nL+nH×256≤640、(0≤nL≤255, 0≤nH≤3) 0≤kL+kH×256≤640、(0≤kL≤255, 0≤kH≤3) Description Writes 1 from nL+nH×256 to kL+kH×256 on the selected rule line. It is ignored if the defined range is exceeded. Once written, the data is preserved without being erased until the clear rule CAUTION lines command is received or the power is turned off.
  • Page 94 SUB+‟F‟ Rule line OFF Function Code ASCII Decimal 26 Description Rule lines are set to OFF, and rule line data is preserved. SUB+‟P‟ Function Print rule line 1 dotted line Code ASCII Decimal 26 Description Rule line 1 dotted line is printed. When printing character and graphic, do not use this command, but use the rule lines ON command.
  • Page 95 ESC+‟t‟+n Function International code page setting Code ASCII Decimal 27 Range 0≤n≤8 Initial value Description International characters of each code page are set as shown in the table below. Valid when set to 1-byte mode with SUB + x command or FS + “.” command.
  • Page 96 DLE+AAh+U+80h+T+ABh Function When using Ethernet, the printer status value is transmitted in real time. Code ASCII Decimal 16 Description This command works only when using Ethernet. As soon as this command is received, 1 byte of the printer status value is transmitted in real time.

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