TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Parts Identifications 2. Setting up the printer 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Connecting the cables 2.3 Loading the roll paper 2.4 Dip switch setting 3. Control panel and other functions 3.1 Control panel 3.2 Error Indicating 4. Self Test 5.
RP-300-H User’s Manual 2. Setting Up the Printer 2-1. Unpacking Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance. The Printer Adaptor(Option) Screw(Option) User's Manual Interface Cable(optional) Roll Paper...
You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer. They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below : Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are...
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RP-300-H User’s Manual 2-2-1. Interface Connector <D-SUB 25 Female Serial> <USB “B” Type> <USB COMBO> - Serial interface SIGNAL 4, 20 1, 7 - USB interface SIGNAL DATA- DATA+ Output Printer transmit data line RS-232C level Input Printer receive data line RS-232C level...
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Printer’s status for ON/OFF line Input Paper auto feed signal System ground System ground System Ground Input Initialize Output Printer Error System Ground Input Printer select signal RP-300-H User’s Manual DESCRIPTION Output Data + Output Data - Ground Input Data + Input Data -...
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RP-300-H User’s Manual 2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A for 510ms or less when not printing. Signal GND...
2-3. Loading the Roll Paper Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly. (Turn off power switch) 1.
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RP-300-H User’s Manual 5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover. 7. Tear off the paper as shown.
2-4. Dip Switch Setting The printer is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. On the other hand, offers some more settings for users with special requirements. It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication setting, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density.
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RP-300-H User’s Manual 2-4-2. Parallel Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Functions FUNCTIONS Hexadecimal Bi-Parallel mode Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density Low Power Normal Normal Dark 2-4-3. USB COMBO Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION Hexadecimal COMBO Serial Option...
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Parity Check Baudrate selection Transmission speed 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps Print Density Print Density Low Power Normal Normal Dark RP-300-H User’s Manual HEXDUMP SW-1 Ignored Print “?” HEXDUMP NORMAL XON/XOFF DTR/DSR 7bits 8bits ENABLED DISABLED EVEN...
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RP-300-H User’s Manual 2-4-5. Wi-fi Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION Hexadecimal Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density Low Power Normal Normal Dark 2-4-6. Ethernet Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION Hexadecimal Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density Low Power...
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(*1) The detecting function of [Paper Low] is an option. Please set Dip Switch (2-6) [OFF] if you don't need any option. If Dip Switch is [ON] without any special option purpose. Printer detects [Paper is Low] and it could cause error. FULL CUT PARTIAL CUT...
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RP-300-H User’s Manual ♣CAUTION: Turn off the printer while removing the DIP switch cover to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the screw from the DIP switch cover. Then, take off the DIP switch cover as shown in the illustration below.
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RP-300-H User’s Manual ♣CAUTION: When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power on and off several times. If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the papers from jamming.
3. Control panel and other functions. 3-1. Control panel You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control panel. The indicator lights help you to monitor the printer’ s status. Control Panel Button The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly. 2. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the printer to begin the self-test. The Self Test prints the printer settings and then prints the following, Cuts the paper, and pauses.
To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps: 1. After you make sure that the printer is off and Dip s/w 1-2 is ON, turn on the printer. 2. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints “Hexadecimal Dump”...
180 / 180 (0.142mm / 0.142mm dot) Max 72mm (512dots) Font “A” Refer to chapter 2 for details on the recommended roll Paper. Paper width : 50mm~82.5mm Roll diameter : Max. Ø83mm 3.75 lbs (1.7Kg) RP-300-H User’s Manual Font “B”...
(if the paper thickness is between 65 and100µm) DC 24V ± 10% Operating: Approx. 1.5 A (at ASC∥ printing) Peak : Approx. 10 A (at print duty 100%, For 10 seconds or less) Stand-by : Approx. 0.15 A RP-300-H User’s Manual...
RP-300-H User’s Manual ♠Important! When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, be sure that the following cautions are observed. (1) Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V�10% and more than 2.5A. (2) Be careful about installin gthe printer in an area where there is noise.
Turn 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off Set printing area in page mode Set relative print position Select justification Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end signals Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing Enable/disable panel buttons Print and feed paper n lines RP-300-H User’s Manual REMARKS...
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RP-300-H User’s Manual Command ESC p ESC t ESC { FS p FS q GS ! GS $ GS * GS / GS B GS H GS I GS L GS P GS V GS W GS \ GS a...