Star Micronics NP-266 Product Specifications
Star Micronics NP-266 Product Specifications

Star Micronics NP-266 Product Specifications

Super high speed kiosk printer

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Spec. No D-F0382
Product
Specifications for
Super High Speed
Kiosk Printer
NP-266/366
st
Revision 1.00 2004.04.20 1
edition
nd
Revision 1.10 2004.06.28 2
edition
《Notice》 ・All features and specifications described are subject to change without notice.
D-F0382 NP-266_366 Product specifications Ver.1.10

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  • Page 1 Spec. No D-F0382 Product Specifications for Super High Speed Kiosk Printer NP-266/366 Revision 1.00 2004.04.20 1 edition Revision 1.10 2004.06.28 2 edition 《Notice》 ・All features and specifications described are subject to change without notice. D-F0382 NP-266_366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 2 Add A type Weight Add A type Power specification Modified chart, notes Presenter life Added Safety Regulation certified External drawing Add dimensions (NP-266) External drawing Added (NP-366 II AU) Upstream port Modified Datasignalinput Add notes CN9 USB Data signa Added l input...
  • Page 3 Read Carefully Before Using the Printer Wrong handling of the printer may cause its performance declined and the product damaged. Please read the notes below before handling. Static discharge prevention must be made for installation and removal of the printer to protect IC and other electrical parts.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    T able of Contents 1. Overview 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features 1.3 Model name 1.4 Configuration 2. Specifications 2.1 Basic specifications 2.2 Printing area and cut position 2.3 Power supply specifications 2.4 Reliability 2.5 Dimensions 3. Interface specifications 3.1 Serial interface (RS-232C) 3.2 USB interface (USB) 3.3 Connector signal details 4.
  • Page 5: Overview

    1. Overview 1.1 Overview This printer is 2-inch (NP-266) / 3-inch (NP-366) receipt thermal printer with super high printing speed. The NP-266/366 is designed compact and user-friendly by adopting easy operation mechanism. It is a high performance printer unit equipped with auto cutter, featuring super high speed and high quality printing, supporting a variety of applications.
  • Page 6: Configuration

    The equipped jack socket is for inch screw, please use attached socket for M2.6 mm screw. Option Product Name Specifiction Part No. Q’ty PS3-J Adaptor set, Japan 70-243K PS3-U Adaptor set, USA 70-244K PS3-E Adaptor set, Europe 70-245K D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    80 x 2 International 3. Character modification Double width Vertical double Quadruple Bold Double strike Inverted 90°clockwise rotation Underline 4. Line spacing (Default) 4.25 mm (1/6 inch) Print mode ANK mode Bit image mode Barcode mode D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 8 161.3(H) mm NP-366*A* 127.2(W) x 154.0(D) x 161.3(H) 2. Weight Approx. 1.1 kg Approx. 1.3 kg (without paper) (without paper) NP-366*A * Approx. 1.6 kg (without paper) ※1: Paper should not be loosen for proper detection. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 9: Printing Area And Cut Position

    1 mm at the beginning of print or by take the paper to the direction to left or right. Note3: The cut mode (full cut or partial cut) is set by the factory. No change of cut mode is done by the command setting. NP-266 NP-366 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 10: Power Supply Specifications

    : DC24V±5% 2.5A max Note: Printing average of 25% is available for the optional AC Adapter PS3 (UP0601S-24P) for NP-266 and 20% for the NP-366. Please use a higher capacity AC adaptor for more than such printing or for the other power supply prepared by your side.
  • Page 11: Reliability

    4) Operation environment : Temperature 5℃ – 45℃ non-condensation Humidity 35%-85%RH 5) Storage environment : Temperature -10℃ - 60℃ (paper not included) Humidity: 35% - 90%RH 6) Safety regulation CE marking (NP-266 only) C-UL UL60950 (NP-266 only) D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Notes 1. More than 195 mm space needed for opening platen. 2. Either full cut or partial cut should be selected 3. Max. roll paper diameter Is 80 mm. 4. This drawing is "NP-266ⅡFU". 106.7 103.5 ・手指をはさまないよう注意して下さい。 Watch your hand when cover is colsed.
  • Page 13 1. More than 195 mm space needed for opening platen. 2. Either full cut or partial cut should be selected 3. Max. roll paper diameter Is 80 mm. 4. This drawing is "NP-266ⅡFU". Recommended dimension for mounting plate 10.2 2-φ3.5 4 ヶ所...
  • Page 14 3. Max. roll paper diameter Is 80 mm. 4. This drawing is "NP-366ⅡFU". 127.2 106.7 ・手指をはさまないよう注意して下さい。 Watch your hand when cover is colsed. ・用紙交換時はカバーに注意して下さい。 Pay attention to your when replacing paper. (195) 30° 30° 108.2 ±0.2 122.2 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 15 2. Either full cut or partial cut should be selected 3. Max. roll paper diameter Is 80 mm. 4. This drawing is "NP-366ⅡFU". Recommended dimension for mounting plate 10.2 2-φ3.5 4 ヶ所 Less than 78 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 16 P a y a t t e n t i o n t o y o u r w h e n r e p l a c i n g p a p e r (220) Notes 1. More than 220 mm space needed for opening platen. 2. Max. roll paper diameter Is 80 mm. 3. This drawing is "NP-366ⅡAU". 6 30° 30° 108.2 ±0 . 2 122.2 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 17: Interface Specifications

    7) Reception control (RTS signal) Space Possible to transmit data Mark Impossible to transmit data 3.2 USB interface (USB) 1) Version: V2.0 FULL SPEED (12Mbps) 2) Port: Upstream port (B jack or Mini-B) 3) Power Supply: Self Powered D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 18: Connector Signal Details

    Please take necessary measure to stabilize the power supply by connecting a electrolytic condenser (approx. 2200μ) or so. Withstand voltage over 35V must be applied. ※3. Pin no.7-18 are the same when USB for type I. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 19 Non twist power line Shell Shield FG frame GND * Use USB cable which conforms to the standard (FULL SPEED) * We do not support the operation by using a cable out of the standard. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 20: Functions

    Print data will be ignored when detected the paper end during printing. Change of setting and status command will work as normal. The sensor can not detect paper end of the roll with glue. Please load the paper when detected the paper end. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 21: Processing Error

    When this process is activated, at the time of power switch turned off, the printer will be initialized, so that settings are required again. If data remains in the buffer, attention should be paid D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 22: Partition Drive

    Will turn on (or blink) when printer is on error status. Will turn on/ blink/ turn off when rewriting Flash Rom 3) POWER (green) [power lamp] Will turn on when power is supplied to printer D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 23: Hex Dump Print

    Open the front cover when the nomal printer status, then close during pressing LF switch. Keep pressing the LF button for 5 seconds, printer will be HEX dump mode. Then, HEX dump will start. HEX dump will stop as you turn off power or input /RESET signal. Printing Sample D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 24: Self Print

    The volume of buffer full data varies depending on ASCII characters (Font A, B) or bit images.(Line mode) 4.8 Presenter drive Presenter NPT-305 can be drived. ※A type only ※Print speed is max. 150 mm/sec for A type. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 25: Software Specifications

    Select height of barcode 38 GS k n Dn NUL Print barcode 39 GS w n Select width of barcode 40 GS v NUL Automatic transmission of printer status 41 GS H n Select HRI character print position D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 26 46 GS * n1 n2 Dn Definition of download bit image 47 GS / m Print download bit image 48 ESC r 0 Presenter cramp compulsory eject 49 ESC r 1 n Presenter retraction time setting D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 27: Line Mode Command Details

    Sets the right space of a character by unit of dot (1/203 of an inch). In the case of double width mode, the space will be doubled. The default value of “n” is [00] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 28 Setting or resetting the characters to be downloaded. * Only LSB (b0) is valid for “n” value. LSB (b0) has the following meanings. Function Resets download chraracter Sets download chraracter Default value is “n” = [00] h D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 29 * Once a download character is defined, it remains valid until the download character is redefined. *Even though OFF/ON of power supply, Initialization of Printer and Software reset are executed, Defined content is not cleared. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 30 < Reference > In the case of Font A 12dots 24dots P1=〔00〕h,P4=〔00〕h,P7=〔00〕h,P10=〔00〕h,… P2=〔00〕h,P5=〔00〕h,P8=〔0F〕h,P11=〔72〕h,… P3=〔08〕h,P6=〔F8〕h,P9=〔08〕h,P12=〔00〕h,… D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 31 < Reference > In the case of Font B 9dots 17dots P1=〔40〕h,P4=〔7F〕h,P7=〔41〕h,P10=〔41〕h,… P2=〔04〕h,P5=〔FC〕h,P8=〔04〕h,P11=〔04〕h,… P3=〔00〕h,P6=〔00〕h,P9=〔00〕h,P12=〔00〕h,… D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 32 Code: [1B] h + [2A] h + m + n1 + n2 + Dn * [m = 23] h fixed * [00≤n1+ (100hxn2)≤1b0] h NP-266 * [00≤n1+ (100hxn2)≤240] h NP-366 Data is printed in 24 dot bit image of resolution of 203 x 203DPI.
  • Page 33 * If printer is not in “no selection” status, printer will discard all received data until it is in the selection status by this command. * Even if printer is in no selection status, the status may become BUSY by printer operation. * The default value of “n” is [01] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 34 LSB (b0) is defined as following. Values Resets bold print Sets the bold print Valid for all characters Bold print and double strike results in the same on this printer. The default value of “n” is [00] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 35 Description: Selects the international characters. * The values of “n” have following meanings n(Hex) Character sets U.S.A. France Germany England Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain Japan Norway Denmark 2 Default value of “n” is [08] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 36 : [1B] h + [64] h + n * [00≤n≤FF] h Description: Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds paper by “n” lines. * Beginning of a line is the starting position of printing. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 37 Description : Selects either Japan code table or overseas code table. Explanation : “n” value has following meaning. n(hex) character code table Overseas character code table Japan character code table The default value of “n” is [DS1-5] for DIP SW. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 38 * “ ! ” itself is input as “ ! ” + ” ! ” Restrictions Available QR codes are from version 1 to version 14 of model 1 symbols. If input data exceeds the area to be printed, QR code is not printed. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 39 Following table shows the number of characters and input data capacity for the model 1 in version 1 to 14. Correction Data code Alpha Version Data bit Numeric Byte Kanji level Word numeric 1084 1356 1052 1660 1276 1020 1964 1484 1244 2316 1772 1460 2684 2044 1660 1156 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 40 * LSB (b0) has the following meaning Description resets inverted character sets inverted character * The command is only valid when it is assigned at the beginning of a line. * The default value of n is [00] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 41 Description : Selects barcode height by dot unit. * “n” shows the vertical dot number * Default value of “n” is [A2] h (162 dots) * Assign “n” value so that it matches the barcode reader specification for readable area. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 42 Normal Open Paper end Paper present Paper end Head temp. too high Normal Head temp. too high Cutter problem Normal Cutter problem Presenter error Normal Presenter error Paper in presenter No Paper paper Not defined D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 43 * It is possible to register from 0 to 2 different kinds of patterns (3 patterns). * In each pattern, up to the maximum of 150mm length for NP-266 and 110mm length for NP-366 of bit image print data can be registered. The bit image print data exceeding the maximum length is neglected.
  • Page 44 : << ESC b n1 n2 n3 Dn >> Code : [1B] h + [62] h + n1 + n2 + n3 + Dn * [01≤n1≤36] h : NP-266 * [01≤n1≤48] h : NP-366 * [00≤n2≤FF] h * [00≤n3≤FF] h Data is printed in a raster bit image.
  • Page 45 * “Download bit image” data exceeding 1 line cannot be printed. * Print modes (bold, double stike, inverted ) except Alignment is not affected. *Alignment is only valid to download bit image within print area. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 46 Description : Set time to retract the paper cramped in the presenter. * The time can be set by n as follows. The time to retract = n x 1.0 sec. * Default value of n is [04] h. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 47: Page Mode Command Table

    * The characters covered in the section “ “ at the page mode command parameter are ASCII. For example: '1' = [31] h '02' = [30] h + [32] h * The first line start position means the start position of the first line for print/edit direction selected at that time. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 48: Page Mode Command Details

    Print/Edit Layout < Print/Edit direction 0, 3 > X Direction (0,0) Print/edit direction 0/1st line Print Print/edit direction 0/2nd line Edit Print/edit direction 0/3rd line Directions 3/1st line 3/2nd line 3/3rd line Paper feed direction D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 49 Print/edit direction 4/ 1st line Print/edit direction 4/ 2nd line Print/edit direction 4/ 3rd line Print Edit Direction 1/1st line 1/2nd line 1/3rd line (0,0) Y direction Paper feed < Print/edit direction 2, 5 > (0,0) Paper feed direction D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 50 Example: If 135mm is specified, ny1='1'、ny2='3'、ny3='5' Print/edit position when (x, y) axis are specified. < Print/edit direction 0, 3 > Max. 150mm (Changeable depending on page length) xmm (0,0) (x,y) Print/edit character position A Paper feed direction D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 51 Max. 150mm (Changeable depending on page length) (x,y)Print/edit character position (0,0) y mm Paper feed direction < Print/edit direction 2, 5 > Max.150 mm (Changeable depending on page length) ymm (0,0) Print/edit character position (x,y) Paper feed direction D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 52 *The next print/edit position will be at the start position of line of the selected page. *Data in the Page Buffer will not be cleared. *The default status of page length is '150'mm * ’110’mm for NP-366 D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 53 * The only next one character after the command will be effective and the second one and after will be effective in the single width/height enlargement settings. * Enlargement will be made from the lower left position of each character to the upper right direction. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 54 Code: [1B] h + [2A] h + m + n1 + n2 + Dn * [m = 23]h fixed * [00≤n1+(100hxn2) ≤1b0] h : NP-266 * [00≤n1+(100hxn2) ≤240] h : NP-366 Data is printed in 24 dot bit image of resolution of 203 x 203DPI.
  • Page 55 * If a barcode is selected with character volume fixed, it needs to match to the character volume. * If the barcode exceeds the size of page, print/edit of the barcode is not executed. * The print/edit position for the general characters does not move after barcode print/edit. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 56 * The data in the page buffer is cleared. * The page mode setting will be the same as the status on the printer initialization < ESC c >. * The default value is ‘Line mode. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 57: Mode Status Of Setting Functions (Line Mode)

    DS1-8 selection Print Density setting DS1-4 Optional keep DS1-4 Definition of download Not registered optional Clear Clear bit image Presenter retraction 4sec. optional keep 4sec. time setting Please refer to next page for note. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 58: Mode Status Of Setting Fundtions

    3. The effect of double strike character and bold character functions are the same. The command will take effect when either command is executed. 4. Original DIP SW setting (when turning on Power〔or reset〕or reset) D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 59: Character Code Table

    *Printer operation cannot be guaranteed if the blank control code (codes below [1F]h) or undefined code is transmitted to printer. *This code table is for simplified symbols and does not present actual print result. There may be a different case between code table and print result. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 60: Overseas Character Code Table

    *Printer operation cannot be guaranteed if the blank control code (codes below [1F]h) is transmitted to printer. *This code table is for simplified symbols and does not present actual print result. There may be a different case between code table and print result. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...
  • Page 61: International Character Code Table

    6.3 International character code table *The code table is for simplified symbols and does not represent actual print result. Accordingly the print result may be different from code table. D-F0382 NP-266/366 Product specifications Ver.1.10...

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