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SLP721RT SERIES
THERMAL PRINTER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
Rev.01

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  • Page 1 SLP721RT SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE Rev.01...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2024 by Seiko Instruments Inc. All rights reserved. Seiko Instruments Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "SII") has prepared this manual for use by SII personnel, licensees, and customers. The information contained herein is the property of SII and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of SII.
  • Page 3 PREFACE This technical reference describes SLP721RT SERIES THERMAL PRINTER (hereinafter referred to as "printer"). See "SLP721RT SERIES Thermal Printer USER'S GUIDE" for operation. [Product name] SLP721RT-xK2F11 (2) (3) (1) : Series SLP721RT series (2) : Interface E: Ethernet + USB (Taiwan)
  • Page 4 [Contents] CHAPTER 1 : TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL • This chapter describes basic terms that are frequently used in this manual. CHAPTER 2 : SPECIFICATIONS • This chapter describes specifications of the printer and the thermal paper. CHAPTER 3 : INTERFACE •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ................2-1 2.1.1 Sale Destinations ................. 2-3 2.1.2 Precautions for Use ................2-4 2.1.3 Dimensions ..................2-6 2.1.4 Label ....................2-8 Thermal Paper Specifications ................2-10 2.2.1 Receipt ....................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 5 LED INDICATION AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS LED INDICATION OF PRINTER STATUS ............5-1 ERROR AND RECOVERY PROCEDURE ............5-3 SWITCHES ......................5-4 5.3.1 POWER Switch ..................5-4 5.3.2 FEED Switch ..................5-4 CHAPTER 6 COMMAND FUNCTIONS CHARACTER CODES AND COMMANDS ............6-1 6.1.1 JIS Code System .................
  • Page 7 Power Supply Connector (View from Joint Surface) ..........2-20 Figure 3-1 Connector......................3-2 Figure 3-2 Screen of [USB] Tab in SII Communication Settings Utility for Windows ....3-3 Figure 3-3 Connector......................3-4 Figure 4-1 Properties of Printer Driver ................... 4-2 Figure 4-2 Mode Selection Message..................
  • Page 8 Figure A-15 Central European (Code Page1250) ..............A-8 Figure A-16 Cyrillic (Code Page1251) ..................A-9 Figure A-17 Greek (Code Page1253) ..................A-9 Figure A-18 Turkish (Code Page1254) ................... A-10 Figure A-19 International Character Set ................. A-11 Figure A-20 Special Character Set ..................A-12 Figure A-21 NEC Special Character Set.................
  • Page 9 TABLES Table 2-1 Printer Specifications .................... 2-1 Table 2-2 Sale Destinations....................2-3 Table 2-3 Thermal Paper Specifications ................2-10 Table 2-4 Specified Thermal Paper Model ................2-10 Table 2-5 Print Area Specifications ..................2-12 Table 2-6 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position Specifications ..........2-14 Table 2-7 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position Specifications ..........
  • Page 10 Table 4-13 General Setting 6 (MS6) ..................4-14 Table 4-14 Print Density Selection (MS6-1 to 8) ..............4-14 Table 4-15 General Setting 7 (MS7) ..................4-15 Table 4-16 Thermal Paper Selection (MS7-1 to 8) ..............4-15 Table 4-17 Mark Position Correction (MS8 to 9) ..............4-15 Table 4-18 Mark Detection Maximum Feeding Length Setting (MS10 to 11) ......

  • Page 11: Figure 1-1 Relation Between Input Buffer And Line Buffer

    CHAPTER 1 TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL This chapter describes the terms used in this manual. • INPUT BUFFER AND LINE BUFFER When the data (character codes and commands) is sent to the SLP721RT (hereinafter referred to as "printer") from the host devices, the data is stored in the printer input buffer. The input buffer has a capacity of 4096 bytes.

  • Page 12: Figure 1-2 Line Spacing

    • Line Spacing Line spacing is the space between the lines of printed characters (see Figure 1-2). A B C X Y Z Figure 1-2 Line Spacing The printer is a line printer, therefore, a paper feed step is necessary before printing characters or bit images.
  • Page 13 • Dot-Line The word "dot-line" in this manual indicates an area of 1 dot in the vertical direction of thermal paper. For example, the sentence "the printer feeds paper by 1 dot-line" indicates that the printer feeds paper by the space of 1 dot. •...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Specifications

    CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Table 2-1 Printer Specifications (1/3) Specifications Item Paper Width 58 mm Paper Width 40 mm Printing method Thermal printing Dot density 8 dots/mm Number of effective dots max. 432 dots 288 dots Paper width max. / Printing width max. 58 mm / 54 mm 40 mm / 36 mm Temperature...
  • Page 15 (2/3) Specifications Item Paper Width 58 mm Paper Width 40 mm 1-byte character font A 24 dots × 12 dots Character 1-byte character font B 16 dots × 8 dots size 2-byte character font A 24 dots × 24 dots (H ×...

  • Page 16: Sale Destinations

    CB-UK04-20A SLP721RT-Bx2F11-03 CB-US06-20A Canada Taiwan SLP721RT-EK2F11-0F CB-TW01-20A *1: Ask your SII sales representative when you want to operate the products in countries/regions other than those listed above. *2: Ask your SII sales representative when you are considering selling to Taiwan.

  • Page 17: Precautions For Use

    2.1.2 Precautions for Use • When the two-dimensional barcode or ladder barcode is printed at high speed, the accuracy of reading the barcode is reduced. In that case, print after switching the print speed to Middle. Use Memory Switch or "Set Print Speed" command (GS 's') to change the print speed. •...
  • Page 18 • For other precautions, see "2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" in "SLP721RT SERIES Thermal Printer USER'S GUIDE". • The print quality of linerless label may be affected by the storage environment and storage period, so verify the performance with your actual device in advance.

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    2.1.3 Dimensions Unit: mm USB model (Japan only), Bluetooth + USB model Ethernet + USB model Wireless LAN model (Japan only) Figure 2-2 SLP721RT Dimensions...

  • Page 20: Figure 2-3 Slp721Rt Installation Position

    • Installation position The paper ejection direction of this printer is for front eject only. Figure 2-3 SLP721RT Installation Position...

  • Page 21: Label

    2.1.4 Label (1) USB Model (Japan only) Case Color: Black Case Color: White (2) Ethernet + USB Model Case Color: Black Case Color: White (3) Wireless LAN Model (Japan only) Case Color: Black Case Color: White...
  • Page 22 (4) Bluetooth + USB model Case Color: Black Case Color: White...

  • Page 23: Thermal Paper Specifications

    2.2 THERMAL PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 2-3 Thermal Paper Specifications Item Specifications Paper type Paper roll Paper width max. Paper roll outside diameter max. 102 mm Paper roll width max. 59 mm Receipt 12 mm Paper tube outer diameter min. SLP Label 29.4 mm Linerless label 25.4 mm...
  • Page 24 40mm x 4in dia roll SLP Label *: Ask your SII sales representative when considering purchasing. (NOTE) • Set MS7-1 to 8 (Thermal Paper Selection) according to the thermal paper used. • Do not use any thermal paper other than the specified thermal paper.

  • Page 25: Receipt

    2.2.1 Receipt (1) Print Area 1st dot Ath dot 0.125 mm Figure 2-4 Print Area Table 2-5 Print Area Specifications Specifications Symbol Name Paper Width: 40 mm Paper Width: 58 mm Printable dots per line 288 dots 432 dots Left margin 2 ±1 mm 2 ±1 mm Print area...

  • Page 26: Linerless Label (Marked Paper)

    2.2.2 Linerless Label (Marked Paper) (1) Print Area and Mark Sensor Specifications Back side (non-printing side) Figure 2-5 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position NOTE ･The detection accuracy of the mark sensor is ±1 mm. (When MS12 (Mark Detection Threshold Value) has been set to the settings at the factory).

  • Page 27: Table 2-6 Print Area And Mark Sensor Position Specifications

    Table 2-6 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position Specifications Symbol Item Dimension Paper width to 58 Print area 36 to 54 mm Upper edge of the label - Upper edge of the print area 4 mm or more Left and right edges of the label - 2 mm or more Left and right edges of the print area Mark position...
  • Page 28 (2) How to Use Linerless Label (a) Set MS7 (Thermal Paper Selection) to "Linerless label". (b) Set MS1-3 (Mark Mode Selection) to "Enable". (c) Load the marked linerless label, and press the FEED Switch once to perform form feed (paper feed until mark detection).

  • Page 29: Slp Label

    2.2.3 SLP Label (1) Print Area and Mark Sensor Specifications Back side (non-printing side) Figure 2-6 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position NOTE ･The detection accuracy of the mark sensor is ±1 mm. (When MS12 (Mark Detection Threshold Value) has been set to the settings at the factory).

  • Page 30: Table 2-7 Print Area And Mark Sensor Position Specifications

    Table 2-7 Print Area and Mark Sensor Position Specifications Symbol Item Dimension Peeling paper width to 58 Label width 10 to 54 mm Print area 8 to 50 mm Mark position 0 to 4 mm Mark width 15 mm Mark length 13.3 ±0.3 mm Upper edge of the label –...
  • Page 31 (2) How to Use SLP Label (h) Set MS7 (Thermal Paper Selection) to "SLP Label". Set MS1-3 (Mark Mode Selection) to "Enable". Load the SLP Label, and press the FEED Switch once to perform form feed (paper feed until mark detection).

  • Page 32: Cutter Specifications

    2.3 CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS (1) Cutter Specifications Table 2-8 Cutter Specifications Item Specifications Paper cutting method Slide cutting Cutting frequency 1 cut / 2 sec max. (2) Cut Position Cut position Cut position Printing surface Back feed margin Paper feed direction Paper feed direction...

  • Page 33: Power Supply Specifications

    2.4 POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS (1) Power Supply Connector Specifications Printer side connector: TCS7960-5320177 (HOSIDEN) equivalent Cable side connector: TCP8927-631167 (HOSIDEN) equivalent Function +24.0 V N.C. Shell Figure 2-8 Power Supply Connector (View from Joint Surface) (NOTE) Insert the DC plug into the power connector on the printer correctly. When the DC plug is inserted forcibly in wrong direction, damage may be caused.

  • Page 34: Table 2-10 Specified Ac Adapter Specifications (Pw-H2415-W1)

    (3) Specified AC Adapter Specifications (PW-H2415-W1) Table 2-10 Specified AC Adapter Specifications (PW-H2415-W1) Item Specifications Model identifier PW-H2415-W1 Input voltage AC100 to 240 V Input AC frequency 50/60 Hz Output voltage DC24.0 V Output current 1.5 A Output power 36.0 W Average active efficiency 87.40% min.

  • Page 35: Drawer Kick Port Specifications

    2.5 DRAWER KICK PORT SPECIFICATIONS (1) Drawer Kick Port Specifications Table 2-11 Drawer Kick Port Specifications Item Specifications Output voltage 24.0 V Output current 1.0 A max. Number of drive circuits 2 circuits Drawer switch input 1 port Drawer switch drive voltage 3.3 V Drawer switch drive current 0.11 mA...

  • Page 36: Communication Cable Specifications

    2.6 COMMUNICATION CABLE SPECIFICATIONS 2.6.1 Specified USB Cable Specifications Table 2-12 Specified USB Cable Specifications Item Specifications Product name IFC-U02-2 USB cable Color Black Length Approx. 1800 mm Cable Outside diameter Approx.φ4.0 mm Plug C1 Type Series "A" plug Plug C2 Type Series "B"...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Interface

    CHAPTER 3 INTERFACE This chapter describes the specifications of each interface required for connecting host devices with the printer. The amount of the input buffer in the printer is 4096 bytes. The amount of the output buffer is 4096 bytes. 3.1 USB MODEL (JAPAN ONLY) 3.1.1 USB Interface (1) General Specifications...

  • Page 38: Figure 3-1 Connector

    (3) Connector Printer side connector: UBB-4R-D14T-4D(LF)(SN) (JST) or equivalent (Series B) Figure 3-1 Connector (4) Data Reception USB data reception uses a bulk-out transfer method. Data is received during printing. However, since printing is prioritized, the NAK response may be returned even when there is free space in the input buffer.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-2 Screen Of [Usb] Tab In Sii Communication Settings Utility For Windows

    To set iSerialNumber, there are the following 2 ways: Using the Communication Setting Utility • Use the Communication Settings Utility. For details, see "SII Communication Setting Utility for Windows User's Guide" for SLP721RT series. Figure 3-2 Screen of [USB] Tab in SII Communication Settings Utility for Windows •...

  • Page 40: Ethernet + Usb Model

    3.2 ETHERNET + USB MODEL 3.2.1 Ethernet Interface (1) General Specifications Table 3-3 General Specifications of Ethernet Interface Item Specifications Communication standards 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Communication protocol Basic protocol IPv4, ARP, ICMP, UDP, TCP Print protocol LPR, TCP Socket Port (2) Pin Assignment Table 3-4 Pin Assignment of Ethernet Interface Terminal Terminal...

  • Page 41: Table 3-5 Network Communication System

    (NOTE) • Do not insert a modular cable, and a general public line to the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN connector. • Be sure to connect the aerially wired LAN cable outside to this product via surge-proof devices. Otherwise, induced lightning may damage devices. (4) LED Indications of each LED installed on both sides in the bottom of the connector mean the following: Table 3-5 Network Communication System...

  • Page 42: Table 3-8 Print Communication Protocol (Tcp Socket Port)

    TCP Socket Port: Transfers print data and printer status through the bidirectional direct socket communication. Table 3-8 Print Communication Protocol (TCP Socket Port) Port type Direct print TCP communication port Port No. 9100 Port communication direction Bidirectional Maximum number of 14 (It changes depending on the connection situation of other concurrent connections protocols such as LPR.)

  • Page 43: Usb Interface

    3.2.2 USB Interface The USB interface specifications are the same as those of the Bluetooth model. See "3.1.1 USB Interface" for details.

  • Page 44: Wireless Lan Model (Japan Only)

    3.3 WIRELESS LAN MODEL (JAPAN ONLY) 3.3.1 Wireless LAN Interface (1) General Specifications Table 3-12 General Specifications of Wireless LAN Interface Item Specifications Communication Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n, IEEE802.11a/n Mode Client, Simple AP None, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Security Certification/ WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise encryption EAP-TTLS , PEAP...

  • Page 45: Table 3-15 Specifications Of Http Protocol

    Protocol for getting and setting the status: Gets the printer status and network parameters using the HTTP protocol and changes them on the dedicated Web page. Table 3-15 Specifications of HTTP Protocol Port No. HTTP version HTTP/1.1 Protocol for controlling the settings: Controls the settings using the SNMP protocol. Table 3-16 Specifications of SNMP Protocol SNMP version SNMPV2...

  • Page 46: Bluetooth + Usb Model

    3.4 BLUETOOTH + USB MODEL 3.4.1 Bluetooth Interface (1) General Specifications Table 3-17 General Specifications of Bluetooth Interface Item Specifications Bluetooth version Ver. 5.2 Transmission power class Class 2 Authentication SSP, PIN code Profile SPP, iAP2 PIN code 0000 (at the factory) Device name SLP721RT (at the factory) *: Changeable by "Set Bluetooth Communication"...

  • Page 47: Precautions For Use Bluetooth

    (4) Bluetooth Address The Bluetooth address of the printer can be confirmed by the Bluetooth address label attached to the bottom of the printer. In the label, a barcode (CODE128) of the Bluetooth address is also printed, so that the address can be read with a barcode reader. In the barcode, 12 digit number of the Bluetooth address is recorded in AB:CD:EF:01:23:45 format.

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Function Settings

    CHAPTER 4 FUNCTION SETTINGS 4.1 FUNCTION SETTING METHOD In the printer, initial states of selectable items such as communication system after power on and thermal paper type can be preset. Preset these functions before using the printer. Details for settings of the software switches are described below.

  • Page 49: Changing Memory Switch

    • For Windows Call the memory switch setting utility from the printer driver property. For details, see "SII Printer Setting Utility for Windows User's Guide" for SLP721RT series. Figure 4-1 Properties of Printer Driver • For iOS Using the iOS app "SII Printer Utility" provided by App Store •...

  • Page 50: Figure 4-2 Mode Selection Message

    (2) How to Set the Function Using Switches To set functions using the switches, follow the procedures below. Load the thermal paper in the printer. Ensure that no error occurs, and then turn off the printer. Hold the FEED Switch down and press the POWER Switch, then release the POWER Switch. Keep pressing the FEED Switch until the test print is completed.

  • Page 51: Figure 4-4 Ms Selection Message (For Other Than Bluetooth Interfaces)

    [MS Selection] 0 : Exit 1 : MS1 2 : MS2 3 : MS3 4 : MS4 5 : MS5 6 : MS6 7 : MS7 8 : MS13 9 : MS17 10: MS18 11: I/F Setting 12: International Character 13: Character Code Table 14: Default Setting Press the FEED switch an equal...
  • Page 52 HINT • For "I/F Setting", the items to set are different for each interface. USB Interface (Japan only) • [Function selection of I/F Setting] 0 : Return to MS selection. 1 : USB Device Class Press the FEED switch an equal number of times to the selected number.

  • Page 53: Figure 4-5 Function Selection Message (Example: Selected Ms1)

    A message to select the functions assigned to the MS is printed an example shown in Figure 4-5. Press the FEED Switch the number of times corresponding to the selected function number, and then press the POWER Switch. [Function selection of MS1] 0 : Return to MS selection.
  • Page 54 To exit Setting Mode, select "0 : Exit" shown in Figure 4-3 or Figure 4-4. The test print and Figure 4-2 printing start again, so verify the function settings whether they are properly reflected.

  • Page 55: Function Settings (Ms)

    4.2 FUNCTION SETTINGS (MS) Details of each function are described below. The values shown in the shaded cell (in bold) in the tables is set at the factory. (NOTE) Be sure to set values as instructed when "Fixed" is stated in the table. For reserved area, be sure to set the specified value.

  • Page 56: Table 4-2 Standby Led Selection (Ms1-4 To 5)

    Table 4-2 Standby LED Selection (MS1-4 to 5) MS1-5 MS1-4 Standby LED Aqua Green Blue General Setting 2 (MS2) Sets the external buzzer for occurrence of an error. • Buzzer Count Selection (MS2-1 to 2) The buzzing count can be selected. •...

  • Page 57: Table 4-5 Buzzer Pattern Selection When Error Occurs (Ms2-3 To 4)

    Table 4-5 Buzzer Pattern Selection When Error Occurs (MS2-3 to 4) MS2-4 MS2-3 Buzzer Pattern Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 General Setting 3 (MS3) Sets the external buzzer for completion of cut processing. • Buzzer Count Selection (MS3-1 to 2) The buzzing count can be selected. •...

  • Page 58: Table 4-8 Buzzer Pattern Selection When Cut Processing Ends (Ms3-3 To 4)

    Table 4-8 Buzzer Pattern Selection When Cut Processing Ends (MS3-3 to 4) MS3-4 MS3-3 Buzzer Pattern Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 General Setting 4 (MS4) Selects the printer drive method. • Paper Width Selection (MS4-4) The paper width to use can be selected. •...

  • Page 59: Table 4-10 Maximum Print Speed Selection (Ms4-7 To 8)

    Table 4-10 Maximum Print Speed Selection (MS4-7 to 8) MS4-8 MS4-7 Maximum Print Speed Selection Reserved Middle Reserved High General Setting 5 (MS5) Sets various responses, data processing, and operations. • Automatic Status Response Selection (MS5-1) Enables or disables the automatic status response function. •...

  • Page 60: Table 4-11 General Setting 5 (Ms5)

    (NOTE) In Stamp&cut, the print is stopped and the paper is cut in the middle of graphics printing, therefore the print result may degrade. • Cutting Mode Selection After Paper Setting (MS5-8) When Initialization Performance Selection After Paper Setting is enabled, whether to perform cutting operation by full cut or partial cut in the paper set initialization operation can be selected.

  • Page 61: Table 4-13 General Setting 6 (Ms6)

    General Setting 6 (MS6) • Print Density Selection (MS6-1 to 8) The print density can be selected. Table 4-13 General Setting 6 (MS6) Value Function Print Density Selection 6-1 to 8 See Table 4-14 (Print Density) Table 4-14 Print Density Selection (MS6-1 to 8) Print Density MS6-8 MS6-7...

  • Page 62: Table 4-15 General Setting 7 (Ms7)

    General Setting 7 (MS7) • Thermal Paper Selection (MS7-1 to 8) The thermal paper to use can be selected. Table 4-15 General Setting 7 (MS7) Value Function Thermal Paper Selection 7-1 to 8 See Table 4-16 (Thermal Paper) Table 4-16 Thermal Paper Selection (MS7-1 to 8) Thermal Paper MS7-8 MS7-7...

  • Page 63: Table 4-18 Mark Detection Maximum Feeding Length Setting (Ms10 To 11)

    Mark Detection Maximum Feeding Length Setting (MS10 to 11) The maximum paper feeding length during the mark detection can be set in mm. When the mark cannot be detected by feeding the paper the set length, paper feeding is stopped at the length.

  • Page 64: Table 4-21 International Character Set

    Table 4-20 Command Setting (MS13) Value Function Kanji Code System Selection 13-1 Shift-JIS code JIS code (Kanji Code) 13-2 Reserved Fixed Realtime Command Selection 13-3 Disable Enable (Realtime Command) 13-4 to 8 Reserved Fixed 12. Reserved (MS14) MS14 is reserved. To write all 40 bytes, send F8H as a value of MS14. 13.

  • Page 65: Table 4-23 Character Code Table

    14. Character Code Table Setting (MS16) A value corresponding to the character code table number can be set. The character code table number is the number shown in Table 4-23. Table 4-23 Character Code Table Character Code Codepage Table No. USA, Standard Europe (Code Page437) Katakana Multilingual (Code Page850)

  • Page 66: Table 4-25 General Setting 17 (Ms17)

    15. General Setting 17 (MS17) • Paper Saving Setting (MS17-1 to 2) Space between lines and line spacing can be reduced without decreasing the size of character or graphic. Space between lines 0 dots: Space between lines and line spacing are decreased to 0 dots. Space between lines 2 dots: Space between lines and line spacing are decreased to 2 dots.

  • Page 67: Table 4-27 General Setting 18 (Ms18)

    16. General Setting 18 (MS18) Sets the external buzzer to sound with "Generate Pulse" command (ESC ‘p’) and "Generate Pulse in Real Time" command (DLE DC4 fn). • Buzzer Count Selection (MS18-1 to 2) The buzzing count can be selected. •...

  • Page 68: Table 4-30 Bluetooth Setting (Ms39)

    18. Bluetooth Setting (MS39) MS39 is enabled only when executing data input/output by Bluetooth. • iOS Auto Connection Selection (MS39-1) Once this function is enabled, when iOS device connection is disconnected, the printer tries to reconnect to the iOS device last connected. Use this function when using the printer exclusively with a specific iOS device.

  • Page 69: Easy Paper Setting

    4.3 EASY PAPER SETTING It is necessary to set the paper to be used. It can be easily set by following procedures. With the printer turned on, operate the release lever to open the top cover. Press the FEED Switch a number of times within 4 seconds according to the paper to be used in the table below.

  • Page 70: Test Print

    4.4 TEST PRINT The printer can perform a test print. In the test print, the firmware version, the MS setting values, etc. are printed. Load thermal paper in the printer. Ensure that no error occurs, and then turn off the printer. Hold the FEED Switch down and press the POWER Switch, then release the POWER Switch.

  • Page 71: Figure 4-8 Test Print Example (Usb Model (Japan Only))

    Figure 4-8 Test Print Example (USB Model (Japan Only)) 4-24...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-9 Test Print Example (Ethernet + Usb Model)

    Table 4-31 Ethernet Information Item Description MAC Address MAC Address IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Subnet Mask GateWay Address Gateway Address DHCP Client Selected DHCP Client Mode Selected Communication Speed Physical Layer and Communication Mode Figure 4-9 Test Print Example (Ethernet + USB Model) 4-25...

  • Page 73: Figure 4-10 Test Print Example (Wireless Lan Model (Japan Only))

    Table 4-32 Wireless LAN Information Item Description Mode Selected Wireless LAN Operation Mode Radio Selected Wireless LAN Standard Corresponding country Country JP: Japan Channel Selected Channel SSID SSID Setting Security Selected Security DHCP Selected DHCP Client Mode (in Client Mode) MAC Address MAC Address IP Address...

  • Page 74: Table 4-33 Bluetooth Information

    Table 4-33 Bluetooth Information Item Description Auto Connection Selected iOS Auto Connection Inquiry Response Selected Inquiry Response Printer Name Printer Name AssocModel Selected Association Model Address Bluetooth Address Figure 4-11 Test Print Example (Bluetooth + USB Model) 4-27...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Led Indication And Switch Functions

    CHAPTER 5 LED INDICATION AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS 5.1 LED INDICATION OF PRINTER STATUS The printer shows the printer status with a single LED. The printer statuses are shown in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 Printer Status Printer Status LED (Color) (Lighting Pattern) Power off Power on (print-ready) / Connecting Wireless LAN communication /...

  • Page 76: Table 5-2 Led Blink Pattern

    Table 5-2 LED Blink Pattern Status Pattern 0.2s Blink-1 0.5s 0.1s Blink-2 0.7s 0.1s 0.1s Blink-3 0.1s...

  • Page 77: Error And Recovery Procedure

    5.2 ERROR AND RECOVERY PROCEDURE When an error occurs, the printer stops printing operation. However, the data receiving is enabled. The table below shows errors and their recovery procedures. Table 5-3 Error and Recovery Procedure Error Detail Recovery Procedure Priority The printer becomes this state The return-waiting state is after releasing the out-of-paper...

  • Page 78: Switches

    5.3 SWITCHES There are 2 switches, the POWER Switch and the FEED Switch on the printer. 5.3.1 POWER Switch The printer can be turned on/off by POWER Switch. To turn on the printer, hold down the POWER Switch until the LED lights up. To turn off the printer, hold down the POWER Switch until the LED turns off.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 Command Functions

    CHAPTER 6 COMMAND FUNCTIONS 6.1 CHARACTER CODES AND COMMANDS The character code range and user-defined character codes differ between when Kanji mode is selected by the "Specify Kanji Mode" command (FS '&') after selecting JIS code system by the "Select Kanji Code System" command (FS 'C'), and when Shift-JIS code system is selected.
  • Page 80 (2) Character code of 2-byte code system character 2-byte character is specified with 2 bytes character code. (a) The 1st byte 00H: 1-byte code system character area Specify the character code of 1-byte code system character with the 2nd byte. 21H to 76H: 2-byte character area 77H: User-defined character area...

  • Page 81: Shift-Jis Code System

    6.1.2 Shift-JIS Code System When Shift-JIS code system is selected by the "Select Kanji Code System" command (FS 'C'), Kanji characters can be printed with 2 bytes character code without entering the "Specify Kanji Mode" command (FS '&'). The command functions in either case that the command is the 1-byte code system character or the 2nd byte of character code of the 2-byte code system character.

  • Page 82: Flash Memory

    6.2 FLASH MEMORY Using the FLASH memory of the printer, the user-defined characters, downloaded characters, optional fonts, macro function, NV graphics function, downloaded bit image function, User page 1-byte fonts, and User page international characters are available. The FLASH memory consists of the following areas. System area: Stores data for controlling system.

  • Page 83: Table 6-1 Memory Area After Initialization

    Table 6-1 Memory Area After Initialization Capacity (Bytes) User-defined characters 9784 Downloaded characters 6184 Optional fonts NV graphics Downloaded bit images User page 1-byte fonts User page international characters For user-defined characters and downloaded characters, the memory area is allocated at the factory and the initialization of the user area.

  • Page 84: Table 6-2 Number Of Bytes Of Memory Control Information For Each Function

    (2) Memory control information When allocating the area or registering to use each function, the memory control information is always added to the beginning of the allocated area. The number of bytes of memory control information depends on each function. The number of bytes of memory control information for each function is listed in Table 6-2.
  • Page 85 (3) Memory management Usage state of the user area in the FLASH memory The user area in the FLASH memory has the following 3 usage states: In use In use state • Used state (erasable) • Used • Unused state Unused The memory area other than allocated for user-defined character and downloaded character is in "Unused state"...
  • Page 86 When data registration and release are repeated, the memory state turns to the [4] state in the figure. In order to use the "Used state" area again, execute the "Defragment User Area" command (DC2 '*' '1'). When the unused state area is less than the amount of data to be registered next time, issuing a registration command automatically executes the user area defragmentation.

  • Page 87: Response Data

    (1) Character string The data is sent in the order of start code (02H), character string, and termination code (00H). For example, when the character string 'SII' is sent from the printer: 02H, 53H, 49H, 49H, 00H (2) HEX code The data is sent in the order of start code (0EH), lower byte of HEX code, higher byte of HEX code, and termination code (00H).
  • Page 88 (5) Progress situation response Various progress situations are sent with lower 4 bits at 16 steps. (6) Initialized response The printer sends 1 byte data to inform that initialization has completed. And lower 4 bits shows the factor of the initialization. B0H: Initialization by the power on or "Hardware Reset"...

  • Page 89: Command Description

    6.4 COMMAND DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the commands in each function. × × × × × × Command The name of the command Code Indicates the hexadecimal code ( H). Definition Range Shows the parameter and the settable data range. Default Describes the default value for the command involving parameter.

  • Page 90: Printing Command

    6.4.1 Printing Command Line Feed Code Function Prints the data that is in the line buffer and inserts line feed based on the set line spacing. Related Commands ESC '2', ESC '3' Carriage Return Code Function This command is ignored. ESC 'J' n Print and Feed Forward Code...

  • Page 91: Esc 'D' N Print And N Lines Feed Forward

    ESC 'd' n Print and n Lines Feed Forward Code 1BH 64H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Function Feeds the paper by n lines. The paper feed length is [n × the set line spacing]. When there is data in the line buffer, the printer prints 1 line and then feeds the paper. Notes The beginning of the line is the next printing position.

  • Page 92: Line Spacing

    6.4.2 Line Spacing ESC '2' Set 1/6 Inch Line Spacing Code 1BH 32H Function Specifies the line spacing per line as 1/6 inches (34 dots). Notes This command is not affected by the basic calculation pitch. Related Commands ESC '3' ESC '3' n Set Line Spacing Code...

  • Page 93: Character Set

    6.4.3 Character Set ESC SP n Set Character Right Space Code 1BH 20H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 0 Function Sets the amount of character right space. The amount of the right space is [n × basic calculation pitch] inches. Notes This command does not affect 2-byte characters.

  • Page 94: Gs '!' N Specify Character Size

    Value Function Undefined Underline Cancel Specify Notes When both double height and double width are specified, the character size is quadrupled. When characters with different vertical scale exist on the same line, the characters are enlarged with the bottom edges of the characters as a reference, and so the bottom edges are aligned. To enlarge the character horizontally, enlarge the character in the right direction with the left edge of the character as a reference.
  • Page 95 Value Function Hexadecimal Decimal 0 to 3 Vertical scale See Table 1 [Vertical Scale]. 4 to 7 Horizontal scale See Table 2 [Horizontal Scale]. Table 1 Vertical Scale Table 2 Horizontal Scale Hexadecimal Decimal Scale Hexadecimal Decimal Scale × 1 (default) ×...

  • Page 96: Esc 'E' N Set Bold Print

    Notes Underline is applied to the entire character width including the right space of the character. However, no underline is applied to the portion skipped by the "Horizontal Tab" command (HT) or others and to 90° right rotated characters. When underline is canceled with n = 0, no underline is applied to the subsequent data, but the underline width set before canceling is retained.

  • Page 97: Esc 'V' N Set Character 90° Right Rotate

    ESC 'V' n Set Character 90° Right Rotate Code 1BH 56H n Definition Range n = 0, 1, 48, 49 Default n = 0 Function Sets 90° character rotation to the right. Function 0, 48 Cancel 90° character rotation to right 1, 49 Specify 90°...

  • Page 98: Esc 'R' N Set International Character

    Bit image (ESC '*') Downloaded bit image (GS '/') Barcode (GS 'k') HRI character (GS 'H') Portion skipped by Horizontal Tab (HT) Portion skipped by Specify Absolute Position (ESC '$') Portion skipped by Specify Relative Position (ESC '\') NV graphics (GS '(' 'L') Graphics Data Storage into Print Buffer (GS '(' 'L') Each two-dimensional barcode print (GS 'p') This command does not affect spaces between lines.
  • Page 99 Codepage USA, Standard Europe (Code Page437) Katakana Multilingual (Code Page850) Portuguese (Code Page860) Canadian-French (Code Page863) Nordic (Code Page865) Turkish (Code Page857) Greek (Code Page737) Latin (Code Page1252) Russian (Code Page866) Eastern Europe (Code Page852) Euro (Code Page858) Cyrillic (Code Page855) Arabic (Code Page864) Central European (Code Page1250) Cyrillic (Code Page1251)
  • Page 100 Function Response Format Reserved Reserved Reserved Checksum (2 bytes) HEX code Reserved Reserved ID (64 bytes) Character string Registered international Character string character When 7 is specified for c, the printer sends the abbreviation of the registered international character in a character string. When 2 or more international characters are registered, the country names are separated by a ',' (comma).

  • Page 101: Esc '&' Y S E [X [D]K]N

    ESC '&' y s e [x [d]k]n Register Downloaded Character Code 1BH 26H y s e [x [d]k]n Definition Range y = 3 (Font A (24 × 12) selected) y = 2 (Font B (16 × 8) selected) 20H ≤ s ≤ e ≤ 7EH 0 ≤...

  • Page 102: Esc '%' N Set Downloaded Character Set

    ESC '%' n Set Downloaded Character Set Code 1BH 25H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 0 Function Sets the downloaded character. n = <*******0>B: The downloaded character is canceled. n = <*******1>B: The downloaded character is specified. Notes Only the LSB is valid for n.

  • Page 103: Dc2 'O' N Set Optional Font

    DC2 'O' n Set Optional Font Code 12H 4FH n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 0 (Optional font printing canceled) Function Sets the optional font. n = <*******0>B: Optional font printing is canceled. n = <*******1>B: Optional font printing is specified. Notes Only the LSB is valid for n.

  • Page 104: Dc2 'Q' Release Optional Font Area

    For the font data of 1 character, vertical 8 dots are input as 1 byte data in the order shown in the following figure. The following figure is the case of x = y = 20. e.g. 20 dots × 20 dots x = 20 dots y = 20 dots *The gray area is disregarded.

  • Page 105: Print Position

    6.4.4 Print Position GS 'P' x y Set Basic Calculation Pitch Code 1DH 50H x y Definition Range 0 ≤ x ≤ 255 0 ≤ y ≤ 255 Default x = 203, y = 203 (Minimum pitches of the printer) Function Sets the basic calculation pitch in the horizontal direction to 1/x inches, and the basic calculation pitch in the vertical direction to 1/y inches.

  • Page 106: Esc 'A' N Alignment

    Notes The horizontal tab position is set as [n × character width] from the left margin or beginning of the line. The character width here means the entire character width including the right space of the character, and when the double width is specified, this width is doubled. This command cancels the horizontal tab positions already set.

  • Page 107: Gs 'W' Nl Nh Set Print Area Width

    Notes This command is valid only when input at the beginning of the line. When a value that exceeds the printable area of 1 line is input, the maximum value of the printable area is set as the left margin. The basic calculation pitch is set by the "Set Basic Calculation Pitch"...

  • Page 108: Esc '$' Nl Nh Specify Absolute Position

    When the set print area width is less than the minimum width of 1 internal character (the width of the font size selected by character font selection) at mapping of the data other than characters (bit image, etc.), the following processing is performed only for that line. (1) Within the printable area, the print area is extended to the right side up to the equivalent of the minimum width of 1 internal character.

  • Page 109: Image

    6.4.5 Image ESC '*' m nl nh [d]k Print Bit Image Mode Code 1BH 2AH m nl nh [d]k Definition Range m = 0, 1, 32, 33 0 ≤ nl ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nh ≤ 3, 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 Function Stores a bit image of the number of dots specified by nl and nh in the line buffer in the mode specified by m.

  • Page 110: Gs '*' X Y [D]K Register Downloaded Bit Image

    GS '*' x y [d]k Register Downloaded Bit Image Code 1DH 2AH x y [d]k Definition Range 1 ≤ x ≤ 255, 1 ≤ y ≤ 255, 0 ≤ d ≤ 255, 8 ≤ k ≤ 65524 (Deleted when x = 0 or y = 0) Function Registers the downloaded bit image of dots specified by x and y.

  • Page 111: Gs '/' M Print Downloaded Bit Image

    (1)GS '/' m Print Downloaded Bit Image (2)GS '/' m n Select Downloaded Bit Image Code (1)1DH 2FH m (2)1DH 2FH m n Definition Range (1)0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51 (2)4 ≤ m ≤ 7, 52 ≤ m ≤ 55, 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Function Prints the registered downloaded bit image data in mode m.

  • Page 112: Gs 'V' '0' M Xl Xh Yl Yh [D]K

    GS 'v' '0' m xL xH yL yH [d]k Print Raster Bit Image Code 1DH 76H 30H m xL xH yL yH [d]k Definition Range 0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51, 64 ≤ m ≤ 67, 128 ≤ m ≤ 131, 192 ≤ m ≤ 195, 0 ≤...

  • Page 113: Dc2 'I' N Select Bit Image Scan Method

    When 64 ≤ m ≤ 67 or 192 ≤ m ≤ 195 is set, the bit image data is input in an RLE (Run Length Encoding) compression data format positioning MSB on the left. The data of 1 dot-line is defined by the following format. [n [d]n]: Compressed data of 1 dot-line n = Number of compressed data bytes of 1 dot-line d = Compressed data 1 byte...

  • Page 114: Send Nv Graphics Memory Capacity

    The commands affected by this setting are as follows: Register NV Graphics Data ( (1)GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn '0' kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH '1' [d]k (2)GS '8' 'L' p1 p2 p3 p4 '0' fn '0' kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH '1' [d]k) Store Graphics Data in Print Buffer ( (1) GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn '0' bx by '1' xL xH yL yH [d]k (2) GS '8' 'L' p1 p2 p3 p4 '0' fn '0' bx by '1' xL xH yL yH [d]k)

  • Page 115: Send Registered Nv Graphics Key Code List

    GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn 'K' 'C' Send Registered NV Graphics Key Code List Code 1DH 28H 4CH pL pH 30H fn 4BH 43H Definition Range pL = 4, pH = 0 fn = 64 Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the key code list of the registered NV graphics by character string.

  • Page 116: Delete Specified Nv Graphics Data

    GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn kc1 kc2 Delete Specified NV Graphics Data Code 1DH 28H 4CH pL pH 30H fn kc1 kc2 Definition Range pL = 4, pH = 0 fn = 66 32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126, 32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126 Function Deletes the NV graphics data specified by key code.

  • Page 117: Select Specified Nv Graphics Data

    GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn kc1 kc2 x y z Select Specified NV Graphics Data Code 1DH 28H 4CH pL pH 30H fn kc1 kc2 x y z Definition Range pL = 7, pH = 0 fn = 70 32 ≤...
  • Page 118 Notes By this command, the number of data bytes + memory control information bytes is used in the user area of the FLASH memory. When the remaining capacity of the user area is less than the memory usage m, this command is ignored.

  • Page 119: Print Position

    6.4.6 Barcode GS 'H' n Select HRI Character Print Position Code 1DH 48H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51 Default n = 0 Function Selects the HRI character print position at barcode printing. Print Position 0, 48 Not printed...

  • Page 120: Set Barcode Height

    GS 'h' n Set Barcode Height Code 1DH 68H n Definition Range 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 162 Function Sets the barcode height to n dots. Notes When the value less than the GS1 Databar standard is specified, it is automatically adjusted to the minimum height of each GS1 Databar.

  • Page 121: Set Barcode N:w Ratio

    DC2 ':' n Set Barcode N:W Ratio Code 12H 3AH n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 2 Default n = 1 Function Changes the barcode N:W ratio (Narrow width : Wide width). 1:2.5 The width of the element is determined as follows depending on the barcode width setting. Wide Element (mm) Narrow Element (mm)
  • Page 122 Function Selects the barcode system and prints the barcode. Barcode System Number of Barcode Data Bytes Remarks UPC-A 11 ≤ k ≤ 12 Same barcode system as m = 65 UPC-E 11 ≤ k ≤ 12 Same barcode system as m = 66 JAN13 (EAN13) 12 ≤...

  • Page 123: Barcode

    When GS1 Databar Omni-directional, GS1 Databar Truncated, or GS1 Databar Limited is specified, '01' at the beginning is automatically added by the printer. And the check digit is automatically calculated by the printer. Paper feed length is equivalent to the barcode height (including HRI character when HRI character printing is specified) regardless of the line spacing set by the "Set 1/6 Inch Line Spacing"...
  • Page 124 JAN13 (EAN13): Enter 12 characters using numbers from '0' to '9'. Alternatively, enter additional 1 check digit. The check digit is automatically calculated inside the printer as well. JAN8 (EAN8): Enter 7 characters using numbers from '0' to '9'. Alternatively, enter additional 1 check digit.
  • Page 125 CODE128 Code Set Data Data Data Input Input Input CodeSet A CodeSet B CodeSet C CodeSet A CodeSet B CodeSet C CodeSet A CodeSet B CodeSet C " " & & FNC3 FNC3 FNC2 FNC2 SHIFT SHIFT CODE C CODE C <...
  • Page 126 GS1 Databar Expanded: Enter any number of characters using ' ', '!', '"', '%', '&', ''', '(', ')', '*', '+', ',', '-', '.', '/', ':', ';', '<', '=', '>', '?', '_', '0' to '9', 'A' to 'Z', and 'a' to 'z'. Enter '{1' for FNC1. Related Commands GS 'H', GS 'f', GS 'h', GS 'W' 6-48...

  • Page 127: Two-Dimensional Barcode

    6.4.7 Two-dimensional Barcode GS 'n' n Set Nominal Narrow Element Width Code 1DH 6EH n Definition Range 2 ≤ n ≤ 8 (number of dots) Default n = 3 Function Sets the nominal narrow element width. Related Commands GS 'p' GS 'o' n Set PDF Module Height Code...

  • Page 128: Set Module Size Of Two-Dimensional Barcode

    DC2 ';' n Set Module Size of Two-dimensional Barcode Code 12H 3BH n Definition Range 2 ≤ n ≤ 16 Default n = 6 Function Specifies the module size of QR Code, Data Matrix, GS1 Databar Stacked, GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-directional, and GS1 Databar Expanded Stacked. n: Number of dots for 1 side of the module size Related Commands GS 'p' 1, GS 'p' 2, GS 'p' 4 GS 'p' 1 model e v mode nl nh [d]k...

  • Page 129: Print Data Matrix

    Related Commands ESC 'a', ESC '{' GS 'p' 2 ecc row col nl nh [d]k Print Data Matrix Code 1DH 70H 02H ecc row col nl nh [d]k Definition Range ecc = 00H row = 0, 8 ≤ row ≤ 144 col = 0, 10 ≤...

  • Page 130: Print Maxicode

    GS 'p' 3 mode ・・・ n [d]k Print MaxiCode Code 1DH 70H 03H 02H sc cc pc n [d]k (mode 2) 1DH 70H 03H 03H sc cc pc n [d]k (mode 3) 1DH 70H 03H 04H m [d]k (mode 4) 1DH 70H 03H 05H m [d]k (mode 5) Definition Range...

  • Page 131: Gs 'P' 4 1 H N [D]N Print Gs1 Databar Stacked Omni-Directional

    GS 'p' 4 1 h n [d]n Print GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-directional Code 1DH 70H 04H 01H h n [d]n Definition Range 33 ≤ h ≤ 255, n = 13, 48 ≤ d ≤ 57 Function Prints GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-directional data on the basis of the specified contents. n: Number of data bytes h: Height of GS1 Databar Stacked Omni-directional in modules d: Input data of GS1 Databar...

  • Page 132: Kanji

    6.4.8 Kanji FS '&' Specify Kanji Mode Code 1CH 26H Function Specifies the Kanji mode. Notes When the Kanji code system is the Shift-JIS code system, inputting this command executes only the internal flag operation of the printer. In this case, printing is not affected. The Kanji code is processed in order of the 1st byte and the 2nd byte.

  • Page 133: Set Kanji Underline

    Underline is applied to the entire character width including the right and left spaces of the character. However, no underline is applied to the portion skipped by the "Horizontal Tab" command (HT) or others and to 90° right rotated characters. The underline width is the thickness set by the "Set Kanji Underline"...

  • Page 134: Fs 'C' N Select Kanji Code System

    FS 'C' n Select Kanji Code System Code 1CH 43H n Definition Range n = 0, 1, 48, 49 Default MS13-1 (Kanji Code System Selection) is JIS code: n = 0 MS13-1 (Kanji Code System Selection) is Shift-JIS code: n = 1 Function Selects the Kanji code system.

  • Page 135: Fs 'W' N Set Kanji Quadruple-Size

    FS 'W' n Set Kanji Quadruple-Size Code 1CH 57H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 0 Function Sets the quadrupled character of Kanji. n = <*******0>B: The quadrupled character is canceled. n = <*******1>B: The quadrupled character is specified. Notes Only the LSB is valid for n.

  • Page 136: Send 2-Byte Font Id

    FS 'I' a b c Send 2-Byte Font ID Code 1CH 49H a b c Definition Range a = 0 b = 0 0 ≤ c ≤ 5 Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the information specified by c, the 2-byte font specified by a and b.

  • Page 137: Dc2 'G' N Release/Allocate User-Defined Character Area

    <Font A 24×24 selected> <Font B 16×16 selected> 24 dots 16 dots 16 dots 24 dots Notes c1 and c2 indicate the Kanji code for registering user-defined characters; c1 is the 1st byte and c2 is the 2nd byte. d indicates the registration data. The bits that correspond to dots to print are 1, and the bits that correspond to dots not to print are 0.

  • Page 138: Auxiliary Functions

    6.4.9 Auxiliary Functions ESC '@' Initialize Printer Code 1BH 40H Function Clears the data in the line buffer and initializes the settings. Notes The information of the Function Settings is not re-read. The data in the input buffer is retained. Related Commands See "CHAPTER 7 INITIALIZATION".

  • Page 139: Set Counter Print Mode

    m: Paper feed / Memory writing selection Paper Feed / Memory Writing Selection 0, 48 Forward 1, 49 Backward 2, 50 Forward, writing to the FLASH memory 3, 51 Backward, writing to the FLASH memory n: Correction amount The absolute position is [n × basic calculation pitch] inches. The vertical basic calculation pitch (y) is used for calculating the correction amount.

  • Page 140: Gs 'C' '1' Al Ah Bl Bh N R

    n: Number of digits to print n = 0: Only the actual number of digits of the counter value is printed. At this time, the value of m does not affect the operation. n ≠ 0: The number of digits to print is set. m: Print position of the consecutive counter within the set number of digits Print Processing for Counter Value Lower...

  • Page 141: Gs 'C' Print Counter

    Function Sets the consecutive counter value. Notes nl and nh indicate the consecutive counter value, and the counter value is [nh × 256 + nl]. ･ For the count-up mode setting: When the counter value set with this command falls outside the counter range set with "Set Count Mode"...

  • Page 142: Gs 'V' M (2)Gs 'V' M N

    Table [Model name] Model name Value SLP721RT SII SLP720RT Series. Notes The printer ID is sent according to the response format. The printer ID is transmitted at the time of retrieving this command from the input buffer. A delay may occur in the slot from command reception to printer ID transmission depending on the input buffer state.

  • Page 143: Stamp & Cut

    [(2) GS 'V' m n] n=0: The thermal paper is fed to the cut position and cut at the position. n≠0: The thermal paper is fed [n × basic calculation pitch] beyond the cut position and cut. The basic calculation pitch is set by the "Set Basic Calculation Pitch" command (GS 'P'). The vertical basic calculation pitch (y) is used for the paper feed length.

  • Page 144: Esc 'P' M N1 N2 Generate Pulse

    NV Graphics Height Operation 2 mm paper feeding NV graphic printing by 7.5 mm 9.5 mm or more Paper cutting Remaining NV graphics printing When the NV graphics with key code '0' '0' is not registered, the initial cut is performed. Stamp &...

  • Page 145: Gs 'G' '0' M Nl Nh Initialize Maintenance Counter

    Notes This is a realtime command. The operation of this command differs depending on the Function Setting MS13-3 (Realtime Command Selection). ･ When the Function Setting MS13-3 (Realtime Command Selection) is enabled: This command is valid. Notes when using the realtime command: The user should note that the same behavior as this command occurs when the code line matching the code that comprises this command is received.

  • Page 146: Send Maintenance Counter

    Related Commands GS 'g' '0', GS 'g' '2' GS 'g' '2' m nl nh Send Maintenance Counter Code 1DH 67H 32H m nl nh Definition Range m = 0 nh × 256 + nl = 20, 21, 50, 70, 148, 149, 178, 198 Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the maintenance counter value.

  • Page 147: Dc2 '*' '2' Send Remaining User Area

    DC2 '*' '2’ Send Remaining User Area Code 12H 2AH 32H Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the remaining memory capacity of the user area (FLASH memory) by 4 bytes in a HEX code format. The number of data bytes to be sent is 2 bytes of header and footer + 4 ×...

  • Page 148: Dc2 'W' F [D]K Nul

    Notes Do not set f = FFH. The printer may not work properly. The printer is initialized after execution of this command. However, initialization operation of the cutter is not performed. Do not turn off the power while executing this command. See "Chapter 4 Function Settings"...

  • Page 149: Dc2 'L' N Send Function Settings

    DC2 'l' n Send Function Settings Code 12H 6CH n Definition Range n = 0 Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the MS setting. Notes Sends the values of all MS currently set. See "Chapter 4 Function Settings" for the meaning of MS. The response is sent by 40 bytes in a HEX code format.

  • Page 150: Esc 'C' '5' N Enable/Disable Panel Switch

    ESC 'c' '5' n Enable/Disable Panel Switch Code 1BH 63H 35H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default n = 0 Function Enables or disables the panel switch (FEED Switch). n = <*******0>B: The panel switch is enabled. n = <*******1>B: The panel switch is disabled.
  • Page 151 Printer Status 2 (n = 1) Value Function Out-of-paper error Reserved Fixed to 0 Paper jam error while detecting mark Cover open error Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Printer Status 3 (n = 2) Value Function FEED Switch status...
  • Page 152 Printer Status 4 (n = 4) Value Function Rewriting FLASH memory Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 The value is 1 (Yes) during writing to and deleting from the FLASH memory. Reserved (n = 5 to 7) Value Function...

  • Page 153: Enable/Disable Automatic Status Back

    Cutter Status (n = 9) Value Function Cutter work lock error Cutter home lock error Cutter error history Autocutter driving Stop Driving Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Reserved (n = 10 to 11) Value Function Reserved...
  • Page 154 Value Function Printer status 1 Disable Enable Printer status 2 Disable Enable Printer status 3 Disable Enable Option sensor status Disable Enable Printer status 4 Disable Enable Reserved Reserved Reserved Notes When any one of the status items is enabled, the status data at the time of executing this command is sent.
  • Page 155 (2) The 2nd Byte (Printer Status 2) Value Function Out-of-paper error Reserved Fixed to 0 Paper jam error while detecting mark Cover open error Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 1 (3) The 3rd Byte (Printer Status 3) Value Function...

  • Page 156: Send Error History

    (5) The 5th Byte (Printer Status 4) Value Function Rewriting FLASH memory Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 1 *1: The value is 1 (Yes) during writing to and deleting from the FLASH memory.

  • Page 157: Dc3 '(' 'C' 'L' 'R' ')

    Related Commands See "6.3 RESPONSE DATA". DC3 '(' 'c' 'l' 'r' ')' Clear Buffer at Error Code 13H 28H 63H 6CH 72H 29H Function The printer clears the input buffer and the line buffer upon receiving this command and returns from parameter waiting.

  • Page 158: Set Print Density

    DC2 '~' n Set Print Density Code 12H 7EH n Definition Range 70 ≤ n ≤ 130 Function Sets the print density. Notes The print density can be adjusted by setting the energy applied to the thermal head in the range of 70% to 130% of the rated energy.

  • Page 159: Dc2 'U' 0

    DC2 'u' 0 Set iSerialNumber Code 12H 75H 00H Function Sets the printer's serial number to iSerialNumber. Notes It may break the FLASH memory when this command is frequently used. Use this command only when the printer is installed, and do not use the command in normal operation.

  • Page 160: Syn Esc 'I' 'F' 'B' 'T' P1 P2 P3 P4 Fn N

    By reading out printer name, the printer transmits the specified printer name to the host device from the beginning in order. The completion of data transmission is signaled by transmitting NULL character. By initializing printer name, the specified printer name can be restored to the state at the factory.

  • Page 161: Syn Esc 'I' 'F' 'B' 'T' P1 P2 P3 P4 Fn N [D]K

    Notes This command is valid only for the Bluetooth model. It is ignored in other models. SYN ESC 'I' 'F' 'B' 'T' p1 p2 p3 p4 fn n [d]k Set Bluetooth Communication Code 16H 1BH 49H 46H 42H 54H p1 p2 p3 p4 fn n [d]k Definition Range p4 ×...

  • Page 162: Syn Esc 'I' 'F' 'W' 'L' P1 P2 P3 P4 Fn N

    Bluetooth PIN Code Setting Specify the PIN code in [d]k with 4 to 16 bytes in a character string. Characters available for setting the PIN code are as follows: 0' to '9', 'a' to 'z', 'A' to 'Z', '+', '-', '_', '#', '*', ' ' (a space: 20H) All other characters are ignored. At the factory, this setting is "0000".
  • Page 163 Number of Item Response Format Response Bytes Security HEX code WEP encryption key HEX code IP Address HEX code Subnet Mask HEX code Gateway Address HEX code DHCP Enable/Disable HEX code DHCP Timeout HEX code Receive Timeout HEX code MAC Address Sends 6-byte address by 14 bytes in a HEX code format.
  • Page 164 Security Sends 1 byte of the following setting value by 4 bytes in a HEX code format. Setting Value Selected Security None WPA PSK(TKIP) WPA PSK(AES) WPA2 PSK(TKIP) WPA2 PSK(AES) WPA Enterprise PEAP WPA Enterprise TTLS WPA2 Enterprise PEAP WPA2 Enterprise TTLS WEP encryption key Sends 1 byte of the key number 1 to 4 by 4 bytes in a HEX code format.

  • Page 165: Syn Esc 'I' 'F' 'W' 'L' P1 P2 P3 P4 Fn N [D]K

    SYN ESC 'I' 'F' 'W' 'L' p1 p2 p3 p4 fn n [d]k Set Wireless LAN Communication Code 16H 1BH 43H 4DH 57H 4CH p1 p2 p3 p4 fn n [d]k Definition Range p4 × 16777216 + p3 × 65536 + p2 × 256 + p1 = 2 + k fn = 1 See "Function"...
  • Page 166 Specify SSID in [d]k with 0 to 32-byte character string. The ASCII printable characters (except '`'(60H) and '$'(24H)) can be specified for d. When d is other than above, this command is ignored. At the factory, this setting is "SII-Printer". Security Specify the following values for d.
  • Page 167 Receive Timeout Specify the timeout period 60 to 300 (seconds) in d1 and d2 (Timeout period = d2 × 256 + d1). When d is not within 60 ≤ d2 × 256 + d1 ≤ 300, this command is ignored. At the factory, this setting is 300 seconds.

  • Page 168: Dle Dc4 Fn A N R T1 T2

    DLE DC4 fn a n r t1 t2 Stop External Buzzer Code 10H 14H fn a n r t1 t2 Definition Range fn = 3 a = 0 n = 0 r = 0 t1 = 1, t2 = 0 Function Stops the following sounding of the external buzzer.

  • Page 169: Dle Eot N

    DLE EOT n Send Status Data in Real Time Code 10H 04H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 11 Function In response to the request of this command, the printer sends the specified status data. (NOTE) Reserved values in the following tables may be changed. Printer Status 1 (n = 0) Value Function...
  • Page 170 Printer Status 3 (n = 2) Value Function FEED Switch status Reserved Fixed to 0 Paper feed status Stop Operating Return-waiting status Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Option Sensor Status (n = 3) Value Function Reserved...
  • Page 171 Reserved (n = 5 to 7) Value Function Reserved Fixed to 1 Reserved Fixed to 1 Reserved Fixed to 1 Reserved Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Paper Sensor Status (n = 8) Value Function...
  • Page 172 Reserved (n = 10 to 11) Value Function Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 0 Reserved Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Identifier Fixed to 0 Identifier Fixed to 1 Notes This is a realtime command.

  • Page 173: Ruled Line

    6.4.10 Ruled Line DC3 '#' n Select Ruled Line Overlapping Mode Code 13H 23H n Definition Range 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 Default Ruled line OR overlapping mode Function Specifies OR or XOR for the overlapping mode of ruled line with character and image data. n = <*******0>B: The OR overlapping mode is specified.

  • Page 174: Dc3 'A' Select Ruled Line A

    DC3 'A' Select Ruled Line A Code 13H 41H Default Ruled line buffer A selected Function Selects ruled line buffer A. Notes Following this, ruled line data is set for the ruled line buffer A, and the image of the ruled line buffer A is printed out.

  • Page 175: Dc3 'F' N1 N2 Fill Ruled Line Pattern

    DC3 'F' n1 n2 Fill Ruled Line Pattern Code 13H 46H n1 n2 Definition Range 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 255 Default All ruled lines cleared Function Fills the selected ruled line buffer with 2 bytes of data specified by n1 and n2. Notes The ruled line buffer is filled with a repetitive pattern of 16-dot image in which n1 is 8 dots on the left side and n2 is 8 dots on the right side.

  • Page 176: Dc3 'P' Nl Nh Print Ruled Line N Dot-Lines

    DC3 'p' nl nh Print Ruled Line n Dot-Lines Code 13H 70H nl nh Definition Range 0 ≤ nl ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nh ≤ 255 0 ≤ nh × 256 + nl ≤ 65535 Function Prints the image of the selected ruled line buffer in the defined [nh × 256 + nl] dot-lines when ruled line is ON.

  • Page 177: Download Mode

    6.4.11 Download Mode DC2 DC2 Select Download Mode Code 12H 12H Function Switches to download mode. To return from download mode to print mode, execute the "Reset Download Mode" command ('@'). In the download mode, only the commands listed below are valid. Reset Download Mode ('@') Rewrite 1-Byte Font ('S' 'W') Register 1-Byte Font International Character ('S' 'R')

  • Page 178: Register 1-Byte Font International Character

    Font Size Number of Font Data Bytes (k2) 24-dot font 10752 byte 16-dot font 3584 byte Font data format <1-byte character> <24- dot font 24×12> <16- dot font 16×8> 8 dots 12 dots 16 dots 24 dots Notes This command is valid only in download mode. The memory usage m is calculated by the formula below.

  • Page 179: Delete 1-Byte Font

    Font Size Number of Font Data Bytes (k) 24-dot font 576 byte 16-dot font 192 byte Country Country Norway France Denmark II Germany Spain II United Kingdom Latin America Denmark I Prohibition Sweden Prohibition Italy Prohibition Spain I Prohibition Japan Arabia Font data format <1-byte character>...

  • Page 180: Command List

    6.5 COMMAND LIST 6.4.1 Printing Command ........................6-12 Line Feed ......................6-12 Carriage Return ....................6-12 ESC 'J' n Print and Feed Forward ..................6-12 ESC 'j' n Print and Feed Backward ................... 6-12 ESC 'd' n Print and n Lines Feed Forward ................6-13 6.4.2 Line Spacing ..........................
  • Page 181 GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn Send NV Graphics Memory Remaining Capacity ..........6-36 GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn 'K' 'C' Send Registered NV Graphics Key Code List ............. 6-37 GS '(' 'L' pL pH '0' fn 'C' 'L' 'R' Delete NV Graphics Data in Batch ..............
  • Page 182 GS 'C' '2' nl nh Set Counter Value ....................6-62 GS 'c' Print Counter ...................... 6-63 GS 'I' n Send Printer ID ....................6-63 (1)GS 'V' m (2)GS 'V' m n Cut Paper ......................6-64 ESC i Full cut ....................... 6-65 ESC m Partial cut ......................
  • Page 183 DC3 'L' ml mh nl nh Set Ruled Line (Unit: Dot-Line) ................6-97 DC3 'P' Print Ruled Line 1 Dot-Line ................. 6-97 DC3 'p' nl nh Print Ruled Line n Dot-Lines ................6-98 DC3 'v' nl nh [d]k Write Ruled Line Image ..................6-98 6.4.11 Download Mode ..........................

  • Page 184: Chapter 7 Initialization

    CHAPTER 7 INITIALIZATION 7.1 INITIALIZATION There are the following processes for initialization: (1) Initialization of settings • "Initialize Printer" command (ESC '@') (2) Initialization with software resetting • Resetting of USB class request • "Reset Download Mode" command ('@') • "Printer Reset" command (DC3 '(' 'r' 'e' 's' 'e' 't' DC3 'r' 'e' 's' 'e' 't' ')') (3) Initialization with hardware resetting •...

  • Page 185: Initialization Of Settings

    7.2 INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS The items shown in Table 7-1 are initialized by the commands below. • "Initialize Printer" command (ESC '@') Table 7-1 Setting Value After Initialization Item Setting Value Command Character right space amount ESC SP Bold printing Cancel ESC '!', ESC 'E' Double strike printing...
  • Page 186 Item Setting Value Command Module size of two-dimensional barcode 6 dots DC2 ';'、GS '(' 'k' Left margin 0 (beginning of line) GS 'L' Printing area Printable area GS 'W' x direction: 1/203 inches Basic calculation pitch GS 'P' y direction: 1/203 inches Downloaded bit image selection Cancel GS '/'...

  • Page 187: Initialization With Software Resetting

    7.3 INITIALIZATION WITH SOFTWARE RESETTING Initialization is performed by the following commands or operation. • Resetting of USB class request (Valid only when using USB communication) • "Reset Download Mode" command ('@') (Valid only in download mode) • "Printer Reset" command (DC3 '(' 'r' 'e' 's' 'e' 't' DC3 'r' 'e' 's' 'e' 't' ')') This initialization initializes the items in Table 7-2 in addition to the items in "7.2 INITIALIZATION OF SETTINGS".

  • Page 188: Appendix A Character Sets (Character Code Table)

    APPENDIX A CHARACTER SETS (CHARACTER CODE TABLE) A.1 CHARACTER CODE TABLES (CODEPAGE) The codepage when the international character setting is set to USA is shown below. The printing result of a specific character code differs depending on the international character set to be set. For specific character codes, see "A.2 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET".

  • Page 189: Figure A-2 Katakana

    Figure A-2 Katakana Figure A-3 Multilingual (Code Page850)

  • Page 190: Figure A-4 Portuguese (Code Page860

    Figure A-4 Portuguese (Code Page860) Figure A-5 Canadian-French (Code Page863)

  • Page 191: Figure A-6 Nordic (Code Page865

    Figure A-6 Nordic (Code Page865) Figure A-7 Turkish (Code Page857)

  • Page 192: Figure A-8 Greek (Code Page737

    Figure A-8 Greek (Code Page737) Figure A-9 Latin (Code Page1252)

  • Page 193: Figure A-10 Russian (Code Page866

    Figure A-10 Russian (Code Page866) Figure A-11 Eastern Europe (Code Page852)

  • Page 194: Figure A-12 Euro (Code Page858

    Figure A-12 Euro (Code Page858) Figure A-13 Cyrillic (Code Page855)

  • Page 195: Figure A-14 Arabic (Code Page864

    Figure A-14 Arabic (Code Page864) Figure A-15 Central European (Code Page1250)

  • Page 196: Figure A-16 Cyrillic (Code Page1251

    Figure A-16 Cyrillic (Code Page1251) Figure A-17 Greek (Code Page1253)

  • Page 197: Figure A-18 Turkish (Code Page1254

    Figure A-18 Turkish (Code Page1254) A-10...

  • Page 198: International Character Set

    A.2 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET The printing result of a specific character code differs depending on the international character set to be set. Specific character codes and their printing results are shown below. Figure A-19 International Character Set A-11...

  • Page 199: 2-Byte Characters

    A.3 2-BYTE CHARACTERS Kanji defined in the JIS 1st and 2nd levels in 1997, NEC selection of IBM extended characters, and IBM extended characters can be printed. In addition, special characters and NEC special characters are assigned to the Kanji code of the non-Kanji area.

  • Page 200: Figure A-22 Nec Selection Of Ibm Extended Character Set

    Figure A-22 NEC Selection of IBM Extended Character Set A-13...

  • Page 201: Figure A-23 Ibm Extended Character Set

    Figure A-23 IBM Extended Character Set A-14...