MT-150 User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Parts Identifications 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...
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 2. Setting Up the Printer 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 : 2-1.
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MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 2-2-1. Interface Connector 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...
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 2-3. Loading the Roll Paper 2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A/24VDC for 510ms or less...
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 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.
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MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 2-4-2. Parallel Interface Specification 2-4-4. USB Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION DEFAULT FUNCTION DEFAULT Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Bi-Parallel mode DISABLED ENABLED Print Density (DIP-SW2)
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MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual DIP Switch Set 2 Functions 2-4-5. Wi-fi Specification Cutter DIP Switch Set 1 Function FUNCTION Remarks FUNCTION DEFAULT Cutter FULL CUT PARTIAL CUT Only Epson mode Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL Emulation Print Density (DIP-SW2) FUNCTION...
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MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual ♣CAUTION: ♣CAUTION: When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power Turn off the printer while removing the DIP switch cover to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer.
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 3. Control panel and other functions. 4. Self Test 3-1. Control panel 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.
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual 5. Hexadecimal Dump 6. Specifications This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. Appendix A : Specifications 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.
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual (8) Overall dimension 6-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute (2) Thickness of paper 0.065 ~ 0.1 mm (3) Cutter Life 1.0 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and100µm) 6-3.
MT-150 User’s Manual MT-150 User’s Manual ♣Important! 7. Command List When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, be sure that the Command Function REMARKS following cautions are observed. Horizontal tab (1) Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 2.5A.
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MT-150 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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