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THERMAL PRINTING SOLUTIONS
LOGO KANJI PRINTER
SKGG5xxx Serie

USER MANUAL

DOCUMENT 3103188 -FDE
Issue A
December, 1998
AXIOHM S.A , 1-9 Rue d'Arcueil
BP 675, 92542 Montrouge Cedex, France
Tel : (33) (0) 1 47 46 78 11 Fax (33) (0) 1 46 55 13 44
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL DOCUMENT 3103188 -FDE Issue A December, 1998 AXIOHM S.A , 1-9 Rue d’Arcueil BP 675, 92542 Montrouge Cedex, France Tel : (33) (0) 1 47 46 78 11 Fax (33) (0) 1 46 55 13 44 Page 1/53...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CHAPTER 1 : Setup Page Unpacking the printer Do you have what you need ? Where to put your printer Identifying printer components Locating Printer Controls Connecting the power Connecting the serial cable Loading labels/papers Removing an empty label/ paper roll CHAPTER 2 : Setting up the host RS232 setting Cabling...
  • Page 3 Clearing paper and label jams Troubleshooting Check the printer power Checking the label Checking the connection 4. CHAPTER : Appendices Appendix A Escape Codes Appendix B Printer Specifications Appendix C Paper and Label Specifications Logo Kanji Printer User Manual Page 3/53 Ref : 3103188 FDE / A...

  • Page 4: Unpacking The Printer

    CHAPTER 1 SETUP The SKGG printer better known as the LOGO printer is ideal for printing on paper rolls and if desired can also be used to print labels when ordered with the optional spindle. This chapter explains how to set up your new printer for optimum performance.

  • Page 5: Where To Put Your Printer

    Everything checked ? Let’s set up the printer. Figure 1-1 . The printer is equipped with the following items: printer, power transformer, serial cable, roll of labels or roll of paper, user manual and spindle (option) Where to put your printer Before setting up your printer, take a few moments to consider where you plan to put it.

  • Page 6: Identifying Printer Components

    Identifying printer components Figures 1-2 and 1-3 highlight the main components of the printer. Before setting up the printer, let’s see what these components do: Figure 1-2. LOGO printer with optional spindle Cover - the cover protects the internal components of the printer for dust, moisture and the outside world in general.

  • Page 7: Locating Printer Controls

    -Optional label spindle -The label spindle is used to support the roll of labels while operating. It is not required for the paper roll. -Tear bar - The serrated tear bar on the exit slot allows quick, clean paper or label removal. -Double interface connector - The cable is equipped with a double interface connector, the DB9 female serial connector for a PC and the mini-din for the...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Power

    On/Off Figure 1-3 LOGO printer components Power light When the printer is on, the power light located on the front panel of the printer will glow green.The light goes off when you turn the printer off. Form Feed Button The form feed button is the right button on the front panel of the printer and advances the paper roll.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Serial Cable

    Connecting the Your printer and computer communicate through the serial cable special serial cable that comes with your printer. The cable has one connector at one end and that connects to the printer and two connectors at the other end (one for PC and one for Macintosh) one of which connects to the serial port on the back of the computer.

  • Page 10: Loading Labels/Papers

    4- Turn the computer on. Loading A. Paper roll B. Roll of labels Both the paper roll and the roll of labels can be quickly and easily loaded into the printer. A. Loading the paper roll : 1- Open the cover so that you have access to the interior of the printer.
  • Page 11 B. Loading Labels (with optional spindle) : Refer to Figure1-5 and 1-6 : 1- Open the cover so that you have access to the interior of the printer. Remove any packing material. 2- Remove the label spindle by lifting it straight up from the label spindle holder.The spindle is used uniquemy for printing labels.
  • Page 12 Reconnect the right half of the spindle, with the label roll snugly secured between the circular plates of the spindle. Figure 1-6. insert labels into the feed slot before placing the label roll into the printer. 5- Be certain that the power cord is connected. Now turn on the printer.
  • Page 13 If the motor stops turning while you are still in the process of loading labels, just press the form feed button to get it started again. (To protect itself, the motor stops turning after a few seconds) 8- Return the label roll spindle with the labels to the spindle holder.

  • Page 14: Removing An Empty Label/ Paper Roll

    Removing an Empty Paper/Label Roll When the printer runs out of paper or labels the power light will flash and you will need to remove the used roll. Follow these instructions to remove a used roll of labels. 1- Leave the printer turned on. Open the cover and use scissors to cut the labels between the label roll and the feed slot.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 : Setting Up The Host

    CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE HOST RS-232 Setting In order for the host computer to communicate with the printer, the communication parameters with the printer, the communication parameters must be : Baud Rate : 9600 Data Bits : Stop Bits : Parity : None On a computer running DOS, use the MODE command...

  • Page 16: Rs232 Signals Levels

    PINOUT: 1 NC 1 NC 1 NC 2 NC 6 NC 7 NC 9 NC 9 NC Figure 2-1 . Serial cable pin specifications and wiring chart RS-232 Signal Levels The serial interface uses standard RS-232 signal levels as shown in Table 2-1. Signal level Input Output...

  • Page 17: Supplying Power To Your Printer

    Supplying Power to your printer From 100 to 240 V and from 50 to 60 Hz (depending on country power supply) Range for input power supply (Japan) : 100 V / 50 Hz to 60 Hz Range for output power : 20 V to 30 V / 50Hz to 60 Hz Transformer must be a UL LISTED (QQGQ), class 2 power supply with SELV (Secondary Extra Low Voltage), non - energy hazard output, limited energy source.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Trouble Shooting

    CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING The printer is designed to provide the user with a long and trouble free service requiring very little maintenance. You'll get the best possible performance from your printer if you follow the instructions in Chapter 1 Setup and the procedure described here.

  • Page 19: Exterior Maintenance

    Exterior Maintenance Cleaning the outside of your printer is as important as cleaning the inside. Dusting the outside of the printer occasionally will reduce the incidence of foreign matter getting inside the printer. Follow these steps to perform exterior maintenance of your printer: 1-Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 20: Clearing Paper And Label Jams

    4- Close the top cover. 5- Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on. Clearing paper and label jams If you experience jams with paper or labels, take the following steps. 1- Open the printer's cover and use scissors to cut the label or paper between the feed slot and the roll.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    3- If paper or labels will not come out with the form feed button, remove the label spindle from the printer. Pull the jammed label gently back out of the printer through the feed slot. Trouble Shooting Since the LOGO printer is extremely reliable and intuitive, there's an excellent chance you'll never have to look in this section.
  • Page 22 Form Power light feed On/off button Figure A-2. LOGO components To be certain that your printer is working (printing and feeding) properly, you can run a self-test by doing the following : 1- If a paper or label roll is not already loaded, load a roll as described in Chapter 1 Set-up.

  • Page 23: Checking The Label

    6- Reconnect the printer cable to the printer and turn the printer back on before you print again. Check the labels If the printer fails the self test, check to see if the paper or labels are loaded improperly or if the printer cable is plugged in (it should not be during the self test).

  • Page 24: Chapter : Appendices

    CHAPTER 4 APPENDICES APPENDIX A ESCAPE CODES NAME DESCRIPTION LPRINT EXPRESSION * HT Horizontal Tab CHR$(9); * LF Line Feed CHR$(10); * FF Form Feed CHR$(12); * CR Carriage Return CHR$(13); * SO Set Enlarged Print CHR$(14); * DC4 Cancel Enlarged Print CHR$(20);...
  • Page 25 NAME Horizontal TAB Expression CHR$(9) Function This code carries out the horizontal TAB to the next TAB position. TAB is set every 8 characters. It does not operate when in landscape mode (GS V1). Example LPRINT CHR$(9); NAME Line feed Expression CHR$(10);...
  • Page 26 NAME Carriage return Expression CHR$(13); Function When this code is input, the data stored in the print buffer is printed out then linefeed is carried out. Example LPRINT CHR$(13); ________________________________________________________________ NAME Enlarged print Expression CHR$(14); Function When the SO code is input, all data that follows this code on the same is printed out in enlarged characters.
  • Page 27 ESC p NAME ESC p Cash drawer control Expression CHR$(27);"p"; CHR$(m); CHR$(n1); CHR$(n2); Function. Generate a pulse on pin of drawer kickout connector in accordance with the table below: m = 0 => pin2 & m=1 => pin5 n1 x 2ms is the on time of the pulse n2 x 2ms is the off time of the pulse 0<n1=<n2=<255 Example...
  • Page 28 ESC- NAME ESC- Underlined Print Mode Expression CHR$(27);"-";CHR$(n); n=1 or 49 : Sets underlined print mode n=0 or 48 : Cancels underlined print mode Function Set/cancel underlined print mode. Example LPRINT CHR$(27);"-";CHR$(1); ________________________________________________________________ ESC@ NAME ESC@ Printer reset Expression CHR$(27);"@"; Function When this code is input, the printer is initialised, i.e.
  • Page 29 ESC M NAME ESC M Elite Character Set Expression CHR$(27);"M"; Function. Set elite-sized character ( 16x24 char. set). Example LPRINT CHR$(27);"M"; ________________________________________________________________ ESC P NAME ESC P Pica Character Set Expression CHR$(27);"P"; Function. Set pica-sized character ( 12 x 24 char. set). Example LPRINT CHR$(27);"P";...
  • Page 30 ESC K NAME ESC K Kanji Mode On (KI) Expression CHR$(27);"K"; Function. Set Kanji JIS level 1&2 character ( 24x24 char. set. (JIS X 9052 standard) During this mode 2 bytes are needed to print one kanji character. JIS encoded mode. In this mode only enlarged, double height, underlined and inverse video are available.
  • Page 31 ESC R NAME ESC R Select international character set Expression CHR$(27);"R"; CHR$(n) n =< 10 Function. Modifies the set of printable character in accordance with the table below. Ascii Character Code 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh n Country 96 123 124 0 U.S.A.
  • Page 32 ESC W NAME ESC W Enlarged mode Expression CHR$(27);"W"; CHR$(n); n=1 or 49 : Sets Enlarged print mode n=0 or 48 : Cancels Enlarged print mode Function. When ESC W is input, all data that follows this code on the same line is printed out in enlarged characters. This code is cancelled by linefeed or by the input of a DC4 or ESC W code.
  • Page 33 ESC ! NAME ESC ! Print Mode type E Expression CHR$(27);"!"; CHR$(n); Function. Set print mode. n= mode n value : Elite Pica Norm H Dble H Norm W Dble W und off underlined Default mode n=0 Example LPRINT CHR$(27); "!"; CHR$(129); _______________________________________________________________ GS ! NAME...
  • Page 34 GS & NAME GS & Download Character Set Expression CHR$(29);"&"; CHR$(0); CHR$(n); CHR$(0); CHR$(0); CHR$(d1);..; CHR$(dk); Function. Download character ASCII number n with d1 to dk 8 bit bitmap value (32=<n<=255). k=48 for16x24 and 12x24 char set Example LPRINT CHR$(29); "&"; CHR$(0);...
  • Page 35 GS B NAME GS B Serial Communications setting Expression CHR$(29);"B"; CHR$(n); Function. Set serial communication values. bit 7 = number of stopbits 1 bit 2 bit bits 6 and 5 = number of data bit 10 = 7 bits Send printer status 11 = 8 bits "S";...
  • Page 36 GS D NAME GS D First printable line Expression CHR$(29);"D"; CHR$(n); Function. Length ( in dots) from hole detection to first printable line (default d = 185).With 130 < n <255 & L-D >115 Example LPRINT CHR$(29);"D"; CHR$(185); ________________________________________________________________ GS d NAME GS d Print buffer...
  • Page 37 GS h NAME GS h Height of Bar Code Expression CHR$(29);"h"; CHR$(n); Function. Select height of bar code. n=height in dotlines (1<=,255) Example LPRINT CHR$(29);"h"; CHR$(120); ________________________________________________________________ GS k NAME GS k Select Bar Code Expression CHR$(29);"k"; CHR$(n); CHR$(m); CHR$(d);..; CHR$(dm); Function.
  • Page 38 GS H NAME Barcode Text Mode Expression CHR$(29) ; H ; CHR$ (n) Function Selects autotext under Barcode n = 0 no text under Barcode n = 2 text under Barcode Exampe LPRINT CHR$(29) ;’H’ ; CHR$ (2) ; ________________________________________________________________ GS L NAME GS L...
  • Page 39 GS O NAME GS O Bar Code Orientation Expression CHR$(29);"O"; CHR$(n); Function. Orientation of bar code. n=0 vertical bars n=1 horizontal bars Example LPRINT CHR$(29);"O"; CHR$(0); ________________________________________________________________ GS R NAME GS R Send printer software version Expression CHR$(29);"R"; Function. Makes the printer transmit the software version number. Return 10 characters.
  • Page 40 GS S NAME GS S Printer Status Expression CHR$(29);"S"; Function. Transmit printer status. Printer returns status byte : bit 0 ready (i.e paper in, no jam) 1 tof (Top of Form) 2 size ( 0 =1" , 1=2.25") 3 label ( 1 ) listing ( 0 ) 4 configuration loss (*) 5 no paper 6 unused...
  • Page 41 GS V NAME GS V Portrait / Landscape Mode Expression CHR$(29);"V "; CHR$(n); n=0 portrait n=1 landscape Function. Changes printer orientation to portrait or landscape (sideways ) mode. switch into landscape, do : CHR$(29);"V"; CHR$(1); To switch into portrait mode, so : CHR$(29);"V";...
  • Page 42 GS w NAME GS w Horizontal Size of bar Code Expression CHR$(29);"w"; CHR$(n); Function. Selects horizontal size of bar code. n = thickness of thin line in dots thick line is always n*2 dots n<=4 If n=1, than the thin bars will be 1 dot in thickness and thick bars will be 2 dots Example LPRINT CHR$(29);"w";...
  • Page 43 GS RS NAME GS RS Inverse Video Mode Expression CHR$(29); CHR$(30); Function. Sets Inverse Video Mode Example LPRINT CHR$(29); CHR$(30); ________________________________________________________________ GS US NAME GS US Cancel Inverse Video Expression CHR$(29); CHR$(31); Function. Cancel inverse video mode Example LPRINT CHR$(29); CHR$(31); Logo Kanji Printer User Manual Page 43/53 Ref : 3103188 FDE / A...

  • Page 44: Appendix Bprinter Specifications

    Printhead Model : Fixed 2.25" linear thermal head Total of 448 dots for SKGG Head life : 25 km of paper (Using AXIOHM paper) (or 10 exp 8 pulses) Print head is replaceable Logo Kanji Printer User Manual Page 44/53...
  • Page 45 Interface Type : Bi-directional, serial RS-232 using transmit, receive and ground Protocol : Handshake DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF 9600 baud , 8 data bits, no parity, 1 start, 1 stop Environmental Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Humidity: 35% to 85% RH ( non- condensing) Storage Temperature: -10 to 60°C (except for paper)
  • Page 46 Serial interface Specification This section describes the specification of the serial interface. See Chapter 1 Setting up your printer for details about connecting you printer to your computer through the serial interface. The XON/XOFF Protocol The RS-232 serial interface communicates using the XON/XOFF protocol.
  • Page 47 Table 1 : Printer Model SKGG1XXX (standard LOGO) The characters printed correspond to page 0 of the international characters set. Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex SP 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60 Ç...
  • Page 48 Character Font On the printer you can print 2 different fonts ELITE and PICA. These can both be achieved with SKGGX1XXX and SKGG5XXX. The initial configuration of your printer is in PICA font but can be changed to ELITE using Escape code ESC M (See appendix 4).
  • Page 49 Table 1 PICA Character Set for SKGG5XXX Logo Kanji Printer User Manual Page 49/53 Ref : 3103188-FDE / A...
  • Page 50 PICA Character Set for SKGG5XXX printers cont. LOGO Kanji Printer User Manual Page 50/53 Ref : 3103188-FDE / A...
  • Page 51 Table 2 ELITE Character Set for SKGG5XXX Logo Kanji Printer User Manual Page 51/53 Ref : 3103188-FDE / A...
  • Page 52 ELITE Character Set for SKGG5XXX cont. LOGO Kanji Printer User Manual Page 52/53 Ref : 3103188-FDE / A...

  • Page 53: Appendix C Paper And Label Specifications

    Warning AXIOHM warranty will not apply to defects resulting from use of material other than that listed below. Paper Continuous thermal paper roll 2325737 2 1/10"...

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