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No. TAA-0175
GENERAL-PURPOSE THERMAL
Models:
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT INTERFACE
LABEL/TAG PRINTER
B-372-QP
B-572-QP, B-572-QQ
B-672-QP, B-672-QQ
B-872-QP, B-872-QQ
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TEC CORPORATION
February 15, 1993
March 31, 1993
December 13, 1993
March 11, 1994
June 17, 1994
October 6, 1994
December 1, 1994
January 14, 1995
January 20, 1995
April 16, 1996
February 15, 1997
July 26, 1997
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Summarization of Contents
3. INTERFACE
3.1 SERIAL INTERFACE
Defines serial communication parameters like baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits.
(14) Input/Output Signals
Describes the input and output signals used in the interface.
3.2 PARALLEL INTERFACE
Details the parallel interface, data input, control signals, and connector specifications.
(8) Connector Pin Diagram
Illustrates the pin layout for the parallel interface connector.
4. KEY OPERATION FUNCTIONS
4.1 DIP SW FUNCTIONS
Explains the functions and settings of the printer's DIP switches for various operations.
4.2 SYSTEM MODE FUNCTIONS
Outlines functions available in system mode for self-tests and parameter settings.
4.3 ON-LINE MODE FUNCTIONS
Describes functions for issuing labels and setting thresholds in on-line mode.
5. TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE
5.1 INITIALIZATION
Outlines the process for storing writable characters, logos, and PC interface commands before label issue.
5.2 LABEL ISSUE OPERATION
Provides an example of the label issue operation process, detailing command sequences.
6. INTERFACE COMMANDS
6.1 OUTLINE OF COMMANDS
Explains the general format and usage rules for interface commands, including control codes.
6.2 LIST OF COMMANDS
Provides a categorized list of all available interface commands with their corresponding ESC sequences.
6.3 LABEL SIZE SET COMMAND
Command to set label or tag dimensions like pitch, width, and length.
6.4 POSITION FINE ADJUST COMMAND
Allows fine-tuning of feed, cut, and strip positions for accurate label placement.
6.5 PRINT DENSITY FINE ADJUST COMMAND
Command to adjust the print density, with options for thermal transfer and direct thermal modes.
6.6 RIBBON MOTOR DRIVE VOLTAGE FINE ADJUST COMMAND
Adjusts the ribbon motor drive voltage for rewind and back tension.
6.7 IMAGE BUFFER CLEAR COMMAND
Clears the image buffer used for drawing characters, lines, bar codes, and graphics.
6.8 CLEAR AREA COMMAND
Clears a designated area or reverses the black/white dot pattern on the drawing area.
6.9 LINE FORMAT COMMAND
Sets the format for drawing lines, including type, width, and rounded corners.
6.10 BIT MAP FONT FORMAT COMMAND
Defines the format for printing bit map fonts, including character set, origin, and magnification.
6.11 OUTLINE FONT FORMAT COMMAND
Sets the format for printing outline fonts, specifying position, size, and type.
6.12 BAR CODE FORMAT COMMAND
Configures bar code printing, including type, position, dimensions, and check digit options.
6.13 BIT MAP FONT DATA COMMAND
Provides data for bit map font rows, supporting character string numbers and link fields.
6.14 OUTLINE FONT DATA COMMAND
Provides data for outline font rows, supporting character string numbers and link fields.
6.15 BAR CODE DATA COMMAND
Provides data for drawing specific bar codes, including data check and digit count limitations.
6.16 ISSUE COMMAND
Issues labels according to programmed print conditions, including paper feed and cut settings.
6.17 FEED COMMAND
Controls paper feeding, including sensor types, cut/non-cut options, and feed speed.
6.18 EJECT COMMAND
Ejects the label between the head and cutter and returns to the original position.
6.19 FORWARD/REVERSE FEED COMMAND
Feeds paper forward or backward to cut position or first printing position.
6.20 FORMAT COMMAND
Formats (initializes) the flash memory card, including PC save and writable character areas.
6.21 BIT MAP WRITABLE CHARACTER COMMAND
Writes writable characters and logos onto the flash memory card.
6.22 GRAPHIC COMMAND
Draws graphic data, supporting various modes like Nibble, Hex, BMP, and TOPIX compression.
6.23 SAVE START COMMAND
Declares the start of saving PC interface commands to the flash memory card.
6.24 SAVE TERMINATE COMMAND
Declares the termination of saving PC interface commands.
6.25 SAVED DATA CALL COMMAND
Calls previously saved PC interface commands from the flash memory.
6.26 HEAD BROKEN DOTS CHECK COMMAND
Checks the thermal head for broken dots, supporting full or partial checks.
6.27 MESSAGE DISPLAY COMMAND
Displays messages on the printer's LCD screen.
6.28 RESET COMMAND
Returns the printer to its initial state, similar to when power is turned on.
6.29 STATUS REQUEST COMMAND
Sends the printer's current status to the host computer upon request.
8. ERROR PROCESSING
8.1 COMMUNICATION ERRORS
Details errors related to command length, format, transmission sequence, and data reception.
8.2 ERRORS IN ISSUING OR FEEDING
Lists errors that can occur during label issuing or paper feeding, such as feed jams and cutter issues.
9. STATUS RESPONSE
9.1 SERIAL INTERFACE
Describes status transmission functions for serial interface, including auto and requested responses.
9.2 PARALLEL INTERFACE
Details LCD messages and printer status for parallel interface operations.
12. CHARACTER CODE TABLE
12.1 TIMES ROMAN, HELVETICA, LETTER GOTHIC, PRESTIGE ELITE, COURIER
Provides character code tables for various font types like Times Roman and Helvetica.
16. PRINT SAMPLE
16.1 PC-850
Displays sample print outputs for the PC-850 character set.
16.2 PC-8
Displays sample print outputs for the PC-8 character set.
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