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.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 1. Parts Identifications CONTROL PANEL Features LED indicators PRINTER COVER to indicate printer status and switches to operate Open this cover to load or the printer. replace paper. COVER OPEN BUTTON Push down this button to open the printer cover.
FEC-80T 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.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 2-2. 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 : PERIPHERAL DRIVE INTERFACE CONNECTOR...
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FEC-80T User’s Manual 2-2-1. Interface Connector <D-SUB 25 Female Serial> <Centronics Parallel> <USB “B” Type> <Ethernet> <USB COMBO> <Wi-fi> Serial Interface SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Output Printer transmit data line RS-232C level Input Printer receive data line RS-232C level 4, 20 Output...
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FEC-80T 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 Printer status for ON/OFF line...
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FEC-80T 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. SIGNAL...
FEC-80T 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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FEC-80T 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.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 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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FEC-80T User’s Manual 2-4-2. Parallel Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION DEFAULT Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Bi-Parallel mode DISABLED ENABLED Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power Normal Normal Dark 2-4-3. USB COMBO Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function...
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FEC-80T User’s Manual 2-4-4. USB Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION DEFAULT Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power Normal Normal Dark -------------------------------------------------old USB-------------------------------------------------------- DIP Switch Set 1 Functions FUNCTION DEFAULT Data Receive Ignored Print “?”...
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FEC-80T User’s Manual 2-4-5. Wi-fi Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION DEFAULT Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power Normal Normal Dark 2-4-6. Ethernet Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION DEFAULT Hexadecimal...
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FEC-80T User’s Manual DIP Switch Set 2 Functions Cutter FUNCTION Remarks Cutter FULL CUT PARTIAL CUT Only Epson mode Emulation FUNCTION SW-4 SW-5 Epson (TM-88) Paper low detect (*1) FUNCTION Paper Low Detect Do not Detect (*1) The detecting function of [Paper Low] is an option.
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FEC-80T 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. Take out cutter cover 3. Remove the screw from the DIP switch cover 4.
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FEC-80T 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.
FEC-80T 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.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 4. Self Test The self-test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings. This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 5. Hexadecimal Dump 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 hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 6-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute (2) Thickness of paper 0.06 ~ 0.09 mm (3) Cutter Life 1.0 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and100µm) 6-3. Interface RS232C Serial Interface, Centronics Parallel Interface(IEEE1284), USB Interface USB COMBO Interface, Ethernet Interface(10Mbps), Wi-fi(802.11b)
FEC-80T 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 installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
FEC-80T User’s Manual 7. 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 DLE ENQ...
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FEC-80T 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 GS * Define downloaded bit image...
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