RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 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 Adjustment of paper width 3. Control panel and other functions 4. Self Test 5.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 1. Parts Identifications PRINTER COVER CONTROL PANEL Open this cover to Features LED indicators load or replace paper. to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. COVER OPEN LEVER Pull down this lever to open the printer cover.
RP 3200 STAR 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. User’s Manual The Printer Roll Paper Adaptor Interface Cable (Option)
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual -2. Connecting the Cables 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: INTERFACE CONNECTOR...
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RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 2-2-1. Interface Connector <D-SUB 25 Female Serial> <Centronics Parallel> <USB “B” Type> <Ethernet> Serial interface SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Output Printer transmit data line RS-232C level Input Printer receive data line RS-232C level 4, 20 Output Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level...
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RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual Centronics Parallel interface SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE- Input Synchronize signal Data received DATA0~7 Input/Output Data bit Transmitted 0~7 ACK- Output Data receiving completed. BUSY Output Impossible to print of data receiving. Output Paper empty SELECT Output...
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RP 3200 STAR 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/24VDC for 510ms or less when not printing.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 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.
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RP 3200 STAR 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.
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RP 3200 STAR 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.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 2-4. Adjustment of paper width 1. Please adjust the Paper Guide to fit to the paper width as the direction of arrow. 2. Tight the screw after adjusting the Paper Guide. 3. Pull the edge of paper once the paper roll is installed correctly and close the Paper Cover.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 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.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 4. Self Test The self-test result indicated whether the printer is operating properly. Also with this, user can check following options or status of the printer. Control circuit Printer mechanism Printing quality ...
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 6. Select Baud Rate Mode After entering the BAUDRATE MODE, the list which can select the BPS will be printed. Similarly like Self Test, you can press the FEED button to select a BAUDRATE. Once the input performs properly, the printer shows a result and store.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 8. Printer Cleaning If the interior of the printer is dusty, printing quality can be lowered. In this case, follow the instructions below to clean the printer. Notes: 1. Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning 2.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 9. Specifications ♣Important! When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, be sure that the following cautions are observed. Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 2.5A.
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RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual (8) Overall dimension...
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 9-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute (2) Thickness of paper 0.06 ~ 0.09mm (3) Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and100µm) 9-3. Interface...
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual ♣Important! When using a printer power supply other than optional AC adaptor, be sure that the following cautions are observed. Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 1.75A. Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual 10. Command List Command Function Remarks Horizontal tab Print and line feed Print and carriage return Print and return to standard mode(in page mode) Cancel print data in page mode DLE EOT Real-time status transmission...
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RP 3200 STAR User’s Manual Command Function Remarks ESC { Turn upside-down printing mode on/off FS p Print NV bit image FS q Define NV bit image GS ! Select character size GS $ Set absolute vertical print position in page mode...
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