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Transcell Technology MP-20 Setup & Operation Manual

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MP-20
Thermal Printer
Setup & Operation Manual
Revision 1.3
July 17, 2003
 2002-2003 Transcell Technology, Inc.
Contents subject to change without notice.
Transcell Technology, Inc.
975 Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel (847) 419-9180
Fax (847) 419-1515
E-mail:
transcell@transcell.net
Web:
www.transcell.net

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  • Page 1 MP-20 Thermal Printer Setup & Operation Manual Revision 1.3 July 17, 2003  2002-2003 Transcell Technology, Inc. Contents subject to change without notice. Transcell Technology, Inc. 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Tel (847) 419-9180 Fax (847) 419-1515 E-mail: transcell@transcell.net...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. * Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION The MP-20 is a thermal printer suitable for use with various data communication devices. This product is extremely compact and features extensive functions suited for a wide range of applications. Please read this manual thoroughly to understand the printer before use.

  • Page 4: Type Classifications

    2. TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS 2.1 Type The product is categorized according to the naming plan indicated below. MP-20 Model Name Number of columns (default font) 20 : 20 columns/384 dots per line 2.2 AC adapter Please use the exclusive adapter indicated below.
  • Page 5 3. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE AND PART DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 External Appearance 3.2 Part Descriptions 1. DC Power Jack: Insert one end of the enclosed AC adapter here. 5. Interface Connector: Printer is connected to various hosts via cables. Please ensure that both the printer and the host are turned off before 2.
  • Page 6 3.2 System Status Lamp Condition System Status Description Action Steady Green READY System ready to accept any command and data Send command or data to printer input Flashing Green PROCESSING System is processing a command(s) Wait for process to finish Steady Red CMDERR Command format error, or command/data buffer...

  • Page 7: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Connection of the AC Adapter (1) Connect interface cable between the printer and data communication device using supplied cable. (2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on the printer. (3) Plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet supplying the designated voltage. (Use of exclusive AC adapter is recommended.

  • Page 8: General Notices

    4.4 General Notices (1) Never operate your printer without first loading thermal paper. Any printing without paper or with non-thermal paper may cause damage to printer head. (2) Be careful not to drop any foreign matter, such as paper clips, pins, etc. into your printer. These can cause mechanical and/or electrical problems.

  • Page 9: Serial Interface

    5. SERIAL INTERFACE 5.1 Specifications 1) Synchronization: Asynchronous 2) Baud rate: Fixed at 9,600 Baud / sec 3) Word configuration: Start bits: 1 Data bits: 8 (no parity) Stop bit: 1 4) Signal polarity RS-232C * Mark = Logic “1” (-3 to –12V) * Space = Logic “0”...

  • Page 10: Working Modes

    6. Interface for MP-20 Mini Printer 6.1 Working Modes Name Description Character Mode (default): Prints one line of characters whenever a “carriage return” is received from serial port. Barcode Mode: Prints one line of barcodes whenever “carriage return” is received from serial port.
  • Page 11 6.3 Fonts Used (See Appendix A for sample print outs) Version 1.08 and higher: ARIAL Narrow 14 ARIAL 14 Bold ARIAL Narrow 20 ARIAL 20 Bold COURIER 20 Bold CHIBLACK 24 (Default) LUCIDA 16 Bold Version 1.07 and lower: ARIAL Narrow 14 ARIAL 14 Bold ARIAL Narrow 20 ARIAL 20 Bold...
  • Page 12 6.4 Mode-Setting Commands (in effect for all modes): [ESC]@[ESC] Clear command error (function same as CLR key). [ESC]S[ESC] Get system status (return status from serial port). [ESC]M[ESC]mode Mode switching. [ESC]F[ESC]lines Feed lines (in dots). [ESC]P[ESC] Process from pending state. [ESC]H[ESC]headernumber Print header.
  • Page 13 6.5.3 Barcode properties: Barcode Mode: Command Line Mode: Maximum number of letters Depends on barcode direction printable on paper and start coordinate Start coordinate (x, y) (0, 0) On command Barcode direction On command Inter-character gap (dot) Narrow bar width (dot) Wide bar width (dot) Bar height (dot) On command...

  • Page 14: Character Set

    7. CHARACTER SET 7.1 Character codes The printer uses the standard ASCII printable characters plus a few control characters. The control characters are non-printable and are surrounded by brackets. Character Decimal Description <BS> BACKSPACE (BS) <HT> CHARACTER TABULATION (HT) <LF> LINE FEED (LF) <VT>...
  • Page 15 LATIN CAPITAL LETTER G LATIN CAPITAL LETTER H LATIN CAPITAL LETTER I LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M LATIN CAPITAL LETTER N LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O LATIN CAPITAL LETTER P LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Q LATIN CAPITAL LETTER R LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S...
  • Page 16 RIGHT CURLY BRACKET TILDE <DT> DELETE (DEL)

  • Page 17: External Dimensions

    8. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 172 mm 92 mm 120 mm...

  • Page 18: Appendix A. Font Sample Print Outs

    Appendix A. FONT SAMPLE PRINT OUTS Font 1: Arial Narrow 14 Font 2: Arial 14 Bold Font 3: Arial Narrow 20...
  • Page 19 Font 4: Arial 20 Bold Font 5: Courier 20 Bold Font 7: Lucida 16 Bold Lucida 16 is Font 6 in Version 1.07 and lower.

  • Page 20: Appendix B. Command Set Examples

    Appendix B. COMMAND SET EXAMPLES Command Description Q250,384! Set label size: width 384, length 200 (points). D500! Set density 500. B20,10,0,40,0,"CODE 39"! Draw code-39 barcode of the string “CODE 39”. Start at coordinate x:20, y: 10; direction 0; barcode height 40; no human readable text. B20,80,0,60,1,"Readable"! Draw code-39 barcode of the string “Readable”.
  • Page 21 Command Description Q140,384! Set label size: width 384, length 140 (points). D500! Set density 500. X10,10,373,130,20! Draw a box. Start at coordinate x:10, y:10; end at x:373, y:130; thickness 20 points. A50,40,0,5,0,"Normal Text"! Write normal text “Normal Text”, start at coordinate x:50, y:40; direction 0;...

  • Page 22: Barcode Mode

    Barcode Mode: Command Description Switch to Barcode Mode. [ESC]M[ESC]4↵ Print barcode with content “A1B2C3D4”, using current A1B2C3D4↵ font Print barcode with content “$1,234.56”, using current $1,234.56↵ font Switch to Command Line Mode [ESC]M[ESC]2↵ Change current font to 2 (Arial 14 bold) F2↵...

  • Page 23: Command Line Mode

    Command Line Mode: Command Description Switch to Command Line Mode. [ESC]M[ESC]2↵ Set a 360(wide)*240(long) ticket size Q360,240↵ Set density 400 D400↵ Set a barcode “A1B2C3D4”, starting at (10,5), B10,5,0,30,1,”A1B2C3D4”↵ direction x, height 30, with readable text Set a barcode “$1,234.56”, starting at (380, 5), direction y, height 55, without readable text B380, 5,1,55,0,”$1,234.56”↵...

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