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BIXOLON STP-131 User Manual

BIXOLON STP-131 User Manual

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STP-131
Thermal Printer
Rev. 1.04
http://www.bixolon.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual STP-131 Thermal Printer Rev. 1.04 http://www.bixolon.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    STP-131 ■ Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
  • Page 3 STP-131 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. the printer, unplug it before taking following measures. • If not, they may eat it.
  • Page 4 STP-131 ■ Warning - U.S.A This equipment has been tasted and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 If the printer is damaged by the static electricity, you should turn the printer "OFF". ■ Introduction The STP-131 Series Roll Printer are designed for use with electronic instruments such as system ECR, POS, banking equipment peripheral equipment, etc. The main features of the printer are as follows: 1.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    STP-131 ■ Table of Contents 1. Setting Up the Printer ....................7 1-1 Unpacking........................7 1-2 Functions ........................8 1-3 Adjustments and Settings ..................8 2. Connecting the cables....................9 2-1 Connecting the Power Supply ................... 9 2-2 Connecting the Interface Cables ................10 2-2-1 STP-131S Serial Interface ................11...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Printer

    1. Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance. Roll Paper Manual STP-131 Printer AC Adapter Power Cable ※ Interface Cable (Option) 25 pin 25 pin...

  • Page 8: Functions

    Both Power and Error LED is blank when the Printer Cover is open. 1-3 Adjustments and Settings The STP-131 Series is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. It does, however, offer some settings for users with special requirements.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Cables

    STP-131 2. Connecting the cables NOTE ※ Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the host are turned off. 2-1 Connecting the Power Supply ※ CAUTION When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, make sure that the power supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Interface Cables

    STP-131 2-2 Connecting the Interface Cables You need an appropriate interface cable. Interface Connector (Serial or Parallel) - Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. - Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector. - Attach the other end of the cable to the computer.

  • Page 11: Stp-131S Serial Interface

    STP-131 2-2-1 STP-131S Serial Interface Pin No. Signal name Direction Function Frame Ground Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data Input Clear To Send Signal Ground Output Request To Send PRINTER HOST --------------------- TXD(O) RXD(I) --------------------- RXD(I) TXD(O) --------------------- RTS(O) CTS(I)

  • Page 12: Stp-131P Parallel Interface

    STP-131 2-2-2 STP-131P Parallel Interface PRINTER HOST /STROBE(I/O) /STROBE(I/O) DATA0(I/O) DATA0(I/O) DATA1(I/O) DATA1(I/O) DATA2(I/O) DATA2(I/O) DATA3(I/O) DATA3(I/O) DATA4(I/O) DATA4(I/O) DATA5(I/O) DATA5(I/O) DATA6(I/O) DATA6(I/O) DATA7(I/O) DATA7(I/O) /ACK(I) /ACK(I) BUSY(I) BUSY(I) PE(I) PE(I) SLCT SLCT /ERROR(I) /ERROR(I) 22~25 18~25 25 PINE MALE 25 PINE MALE ※...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Drawer

    STP-131 2-3 Connecting the Drawer Drawer Kick-out Connector ※ WARNING Use a drawer that matches the printer specification. Using an improper drawer may damage the drawer as well as the printer. ※ CAUTION Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.

  • Page 14: Setting The Dip Switches

    STP-131 3. Setting the Dip Switches S/W : 1 KONKSDOBH S/W : 2 KONKSDOBH Dip Switch 1 Level S/W1 S/W2 S/w3 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Function Density Dark Normal Handshaking Xon/Xoff DTR/DSR Auto Feeding With cutting Without cutting Not used.

  • Page 15: Roll Paper Installation

    STP-131 4. Roll Paper Installation NOTE ※ Be sure to use paper rolls that specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly. 4-1 Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, data may be lost.
  • Page 16 STP-131 4-5 Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 4-6 Close the cover. NOTE ※ When closing the cover, press the center of printer cover firmly to prevent Paper miss- loading. 4-7 Tear off the paper as shown.

  • Page 17: Self Test

    STP-131 5. Self Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. The self-test checks the following; 5-1 Make sure paper roll has been installed properly. 5-2 Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins.

  • Page 18: Hexadecimal Dumping

    STP-131 6. Hexadecimal Dumping This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you turn on the hexadecimal dump function, the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.

  • Page 19: Specification

    STP-131 7. Specification Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 X 180 dpi (7dots/mm) Printing width 72 mm Paper width 80 mm Characters per line 42 (Font A) (12 x 24) (default) 56 (Font B) ( 9 x 24)

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