Contents A. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION ....1 B. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......... 3 Feature ................4 Packing ................5 Specification ..............6 Part Description .............. 8 C. INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER ......13 Connecting Your Printer ..........13 Control buttons & Indicator ........... 14 Install/Replace the Paper Roll........
A. Important Safety Notification Read the instruction manual carefully before use. Save the manual in the near location for further reference. Use only parts or accessories, especially power adapter, recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved parts may be hazardous and cause injures to the product or human.
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Important Safety Notification Do not expose the product to rain or moisture, such as a bathtub, a washbowl, a kitchen sink, a laundry tub, and a swimming pool. Do not expose the machine under direct sunlight, and keep it away from any heat source. ...
POS System as well. The Multi-I/O interfaces (USB/RS-232/RJ-45/RJ-11 or Parallel/USB/RJ-11) provide PRP-250 with good connectivity to various system or POS solutions. Easy maintenance and fascinating high-speed performance, PRP-250 is the best choice of high-quality demand solutions.
Feature Compact and Stylish Design Paper Auto-Cutter Multi-I/O Interface (Serial +Ethernet +USB or Parallel +USB type selectable) Cash drawer connection port (RJ-11) Compatible with ESC/POS print commands set Various Drivers support User friendly, drop-and-print paper installation, simple paper jam elimination ...
Packing Printer Unit Power Adaptor *Power Cord Paper Roll **Printer Cable Paper Roll Holder Paper Width Manual Utility CD Guide * Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug. ** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required (RS-232, Parallel, USB, RJ-45 or Parallel port).
Specification General Print Method Thermal line printing Print Speed 250mm/sec Print Life 100 Km ANK Font. (ASCII Mode) Font A: 12 x 24 dots, Print Font Font B: 9 x 17 dots Graphic Font) Chinese Character: 24 x 24 dots Print Resolution 576 dots/line or 512 dots/line International Font, Big 5 Chinese,...
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Interface Multi I/O Interface (Serial +Ethernet +USB or I/O Interface Parallel +USB available) Cash Drawer DC 24V/1A, 6-Wire RJ-11 Notification Indicator Audio and LED Indicators Auto Cutter Partial Paper End Notice Over-Heat Halt-on Protection Others 24VDC/2.5A Power Input (External Adapter: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz) Color Red / White / Black...
C. Installing your Printer Connecting Your Printer Please check the printer and the supplied accessories before Installation. It’s recommended to read the entire instruction manual prior to the installation. Power Printer Cable Adaptor Power Cord Host PC Printer Place the printer on the designate location. Plug the connector of Power Adaptor to the printer.
Control buttons & Indicator Power Indicator Error Indicator Paper Indicator Paper Feed Button Cover Release Button Control Buttons Paper Feed: This function is to advance the paper. Press the key and the paper advances by a single line. Press and hold the key for over 3 seconds and the paper advances by multiple lines.
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Indicator Status Indicator Status Description Power Off Power Power On Printer Error (Out of paper, Printer head Error over heat, or paper cutter error) Out of paper Paper * The Error Indicator is lit as well...
Install/Replace the Paper Roll Pull the Cover Release Button to open the Cover. Pass the Paper Roll Holder through the Receipt Paper Roll. Roll out and install the Paper Roll with Holder into the Printer. (with the edges of the holder fitted onto the holder slots) Replace the Cover and tear out the paper.
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Install the Paper Width Guide When using a paper roll in smaller width, install the Paper Width Guide first, and then install the paper roll with holder. Paper Width Guide...
Installing the Driver of the Printer Before installing the driver of your printer, make sure the printer is properly connected to the host PC. Place the supplied Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse the CD and open the folder “Receipt Printer” to install the required software.
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To install the driver of the printer: Select the folder “Driver for Windows”. Select the subfolder to access the driver suitable for the operating system. (For example: select “Win2000_XP_Vista_7_x32&x64” for Windows XP version). Double click the icon “PRPDRVEN V9.EXE” to initiate the installation.
Printer Configuration This menu allows user to configure the printer according to the model number. Please refer to the steps below to complete the configuration.
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Select Module Number: Select the proper Printer Model Number...
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Default Printer Setting: To set the printer as the default printer, click the checkbox to confirm. Click “Next” to continue.
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Printer Interface Setting: Select the communication interface (COM port number or LPT port number). Click “Install” to complete the installation. Configuration Completed. Click “Finish” to exit the menu.
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Port Setting: Remember to access the properties of your printer (Start>>Printers and Faxes>> and double-click the icon to enter). Make sure the port of printer is correctly configured.
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Access sub menu “Ports”, and click to select the correct port for your printer. Click “OK” to exit.
DIP Switch Configuration To change the setting of the printer manually: Turn off the printer. Loosen the securing screw on the bottom of the printer. Remove the protective cover of the DIP Switches. Protective Cover...
DIP Switch Setting Function Paper Cutter Yes* Audio Alarm Yes * Print Density Dark Light * Two-byte Character Code Character Per Line 48 * Cutter with Cash Drawer No * 7 & 8 Baud Rate Setting OFF* The “*” mark indicates the default value of each setting. Baud Rate Setting (DIP 7, DIP 8) 19200 9600...
Cutter Maintenance In general, the printer will initial and reset the cutter when turn on the power. To reset the cutter back to the initial position: Turn off the printer. Turn on the printer and the printer will initial and reset the cutter.
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There is an Adjustment Gear in the cutter. Turn the Adjustment Gear to move the cutter back to the position. Cutting Edge Adjustment Gear Note: Do not remove the protective cover with force or it may damage the cutter or printer head. Warning: Beware of the Cutting Edge during maintenance in order to avoid injury to the person near the printer.
D. Appendix Interface PIN Assignment RS-232 Pin Assignment Signal Description N.C. XON/XOF Handshake (Control codes transmission). Data transmission (the printer receives data from the HOST) N.C. Ground Printer Status N.C. RTS. Printer Status N.C.
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Parallel Pin Assignment Signal Signal Description Source The HOST (computer) /STB HOST presents the data on the data lines and pulses STB. DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 Indicates Data Bit 0 ~ Data HOST Bit 7 (8 bits) DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 Acknowledge Signal...
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RJ-11 Pin Assignment Signal Signal Description Direction Ground Frame Ground Cash Drawer Kick Out Signal Output Cash Drawer Input Open/Close Status +VDC 24v Cash Drawer Kick Out Signal Output Signal Ground...
Self Test This function allows user to perform self-test and print out the settings of the printer unit: Turn off the printer. Press and hold the Paper Feed Button. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer. Release the Paper Feed Button. The Indicators would blink and then the printer starts printing out the self-test data.
Virtual Serial Port Installation (for USB Connection Only) When connect the receipt printer to the computer with USB cable, turn on the computer and the system will found a new hardware automatically and then initiate the Found New Hardware Wizard automatically (as image below illustrated): RS-232 RJ-45 RJ-11 Cash...
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Found New Hardware Wizard is initiated; click “Install from a specific location (Advanced) and then click “Next” to continue.
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To specify the location of driver, click “include this location in the search and “Browse” the specified folder manually.
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Browse the subfolder of the path:” \\Receipt Printer\PRP_Printer_USB_COM_Driver” (x86 for Windows XP 32 bit version). Click “OK” to continue.
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As the location of the driver is specified. Click “Next” to continue.
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Start Notification. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue.
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The driver of Virtual Serial Port is successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit. Note: Reboot the HOST PC It’s recommended to reboot the HOST PC and proceed to the next step.
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The Virtual COM port activates automatically when the printer is switched on. You can Access “My Computer>>Proprieties>>Hardware>>Device Manager>> Ports (COM & LPT)” and see the Virtual COM Port Number. When turn on the printer, the Virtual COM activates automatically (Virtual Serial Port).
Ethernet Connection and Configuration When connecting the printer to the Host PC, you can: Direct Cable Connection: Use the supplied Ethernet crossover cable to create a direct cable connection to your Host PC. Note: Be sure to assign the IP address of the Host PC under the same subnet as your Printer e.g.: Printer: 192.168.123.100 Host: 192.168.123.xxx...
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DHCP Client Connection: Connect the printer to the Local Net work (via HUB) with a standard Ethernet Cable. The DHCP server will assign an IP address to the printer. Be sure to configure the printer to the DHCP Client Mode before install the printer to the Local Network. Note: It’s recommended to consult the MIS personnel relating to the information about the Local Network and IP address...
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Acquire the IP address of the Printer You can perform Self-Test of the printer and acquire the IP address of the printer. Fixed IP Setting (Default) If a fixed IP address is assigned to the printer, perform the self-test and the printer will print out the data. Protocols: TCP/IP (A1) Mac address:...
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DHCP Client Mode If the printer is set to DHCP Client mode, the DHCP server will assigned an IP address to the printer when connecting to the local network. Perform the self-test and the printer will print out the test data;...
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IP Reconfiguration You can open the web-browser and type the IP address to access the Ethernet WebConfig utility. Note: When first re-configuring the IP address of the printer, you may need to use the supplied Ethernet crossover cable to establish a direct cable connection to your Host PC and start IP re-configuration.
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Printer Status This menu displays the printer status and can perform print test.
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Configure Interface This menu can change the IP address of the printer. To change the IP address. Type the new IP address and click “Save” button. User can set to “DHCP Client” to enable the DHCP mode. Note: DHCP Timeout The DHCP time out is configurable from 14 sec to 90 sec.
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Note: Restore Default Configuration You can click “Restore Default” button to retrieve the factory IP configuration data of the printer. (IP Address: 192.168.123.100)
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Reboot This function can re-initiate the printer and apply the new configuration. Click the “Reboot” button to re-initiate the printer. Click “OK” to proceed.
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The Printer is initiating. Printer is initiated successfully. Note: Be sure to access the printer using the new IP address after reboot the printer.
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Setup the TCP/IP Printer Port After the IP address of the printer is re-configured, you can install the printer driver and setup the printer port of your printer. Access “Start>>Printer and Faxes>> Printer properties.
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Access submenu “Port” and click “Add Port”. Select “Standard TCP/IP Port” and click “New Port..” and proceed.
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Add TCP/IP Print Port Wizard initiated. Click “Next” to continue. Enter the IP address of the Printer then proceed.
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Additional Port Information. Select “Custom” and click “Setting” to continue.
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Port Setting. Please examine the IP address should be the same to the Printer. Select the protocol “Raw” and click “OK” to continue.
Code Page Setup Place the supplied Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse the CD and open the folder “Receipt Printer” to install the required software. Open the folder “Tools” to access the utility software.
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Click the folder “SetCodePage” to access the software Double click the icon “Setup.EXE” to initial installation. Follow the instructions to install the utility.
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Code Page Setup Utility This utility can help user to setup the code page of the printer. Note: Before Setup It may need to re-configure the printer prior to the codepage setup (e.g.: DIP switch). It’s recommended to consult the technical personnel relating to the information about the code page and application.
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For Parallel LPT Port: Select LPT1 as the printer port to establish communication. For Ethernet (TCP/IP): Enter the IP address of the printer to establish the communication.
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Select Page Code To select the codepage desired: Make sure to the DIP switch 4 of the printer is set ON (please refer to DIP Switch Configuration for further information). Go to the scroll menu and select the preset codepage desired.
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