TransAct EPIC 630 Programmer's Manual

TransAct EPIC 630 Programmer's Manual

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  • Page 2 Rev A Initial Release Rev B Added Transport and Jam status Added Color support Added Las Vegas address Rev C Pg 55: Added note about reverse feed maximum Pg 58: Changed reverse feed maximum from ½” to 0.44”...
  • Page 3 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer complies with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These regulations are designed to minimize radio frequency interference during installation; however, there is no guarantee that radio or television interference will not occur during any particular installation.
  • Page 4 TransAct Technologies, Inc. ("TransAct"). This document is the property of and contains information that is both confidential and proprietary to TransAct. Recipient shall not disclose any portion of this document to any third party.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sales Support......................6 Contact Information ....................7 " # $ & ® TransAct EPIC 630 Specifications and Requirements ..........11 TransAct® EPIC 630 Thermal Printer Models ...............11 Standard Features ......................11 General Specifications ....................13 Printing Specifications ...................13 Character Pitch......................13 Character Generation ....................14 Physical Characteristics ....................17 Dimensions......................17...
  • Page 6 Nomenclature........................35 Standard Emulation ....................36 IPCL Codes ......................36 EPOS Emulation....................36 Application Development....................36 TransAct Control Codes and Commands ..............36 PcOS Printer Control Codes..................36 Quick PcOS Reference Chart ................38 Quick PcOS Reference Chart (Alphabetic) ............44 Low Level Paper Motion Control................50 Horizontal Motion Control ..................51 Vertical Motion Control ..................53...
  • Page 7 EPIC 630 Coupon-Cut-Logo Feature............164 Unicode – A Software Font Solution................169 About Unicode......................169 Memory .......................170 ® TransAct’s implementation of Unicode in the TransAct EPIC 630......170 Remote Printer Reset....................177 Reset in Serial Mode ...................177 Miscellaneous Communication Features ..............178 Power-cycle Recovery ..................178 Data Pass-through....................178...
  • Page 8 Figure 1 Page Mode entry Orientations .................87 Figure 2 Code 39 full 128 character encoding .............109 Figure 3 Expanded Function coding ................111 Figure 4 Code 128 encoding values ................112 Figure 5 Example of Character Graphics..............156 Table 1 Possible Character Pitches................13 Table 2 Requested CPI and Resulting CPI..............14 Table 3 Cell Size for Small, Medium and Large Fonts ...........14 Table 4 Standard Power Input Requirements..............18...
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  • Page 11 EPIC 630 printer represents the very latest technology for use for thermal receipt printing for point-of-sale and retail environments. It builds upon the architecture of TransAct’s proven thermal printers, together with a host of features specifically designed to improve the performance of your receipt-printing applications, including: •...
  • Page 12: Warranty Options

    We want you to have a trouble-free implementation with your TransAct printer. For any issues not covered in this guide, quality technical support is available on-line at www.transact-tech.com, or by telephone at (607) 257-8901 or (877) 7TransAct.
  • Page 13 & && 8 , Your TransAct printer is backed by the resources of TransAct Technologies, a global technology firm with dedicated technical support and sales assistance. Here is how we can help you: ! # # Our web site at www.transact-tech.com is your on-line portal to obtaining technical assistance with your TransAct printer.
  • Page 14 TransAct Technologies Incorporated has a full service organization to meet your printer service and repair requirements. If your printer needs service, please contact your service provider first. If any problems still persist, you can directly contact the TransAct facility’s Technical Support Department at (607) 257-8901 or (877) 7TransAct for a return authorization.
  • Page 15 & && 8 , TransAct Technologies Incorporated TransAct Facility 20 Bomax Drive TransAct, NY 14850 USA TransAct Technologies World Gaming Headquarters & Western Regional Repair Center 6700 Paradise Road Suite D Las Vegas, NV 89119 USA Telephone (877) 7TransAct or (607) 257-8901...
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  • Page 19 & & ' ® • TransAct EPIC 630-S: serial interface printer The following features are common to the entire family of thermal printers: • Print Speed for text is 6 inches per second (152 mm/sec) (monochrome) • 6.0 inches per second paper feed speed •...
  • Page 20 • Paper Out sensor • Multiple printer emulations: TransAct and Epson • Maximum 8K buffer (adjustable) • 2 Megabytes Flash Memory • 2 Megabytes RAM • APA and Epson graphics • Bar Codes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC- E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, PDF417 stacked symbology and Codabar •...
  • Page 21 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 has 3 basic resident fonts, as well as downloadable fonts. The smallest internal font is a 10 x 24 font and is typically printed in pitches from 16 to 20 characters per inch (CPI). The next larger font is 13 x 24, and is typically printed in pitches from 14 to 16 CPI.
  • Page 22 Width Width 1.00 16.92 2.01 18.45 3.03 18.45 4.06 20.30 5.08 20.30 6.15 22.56 7.00 22.56 8.12 25.38 9.23 25.38 10.15 25.38 11.28 29.00 12.69 29.00 13.53 29.00 14.50 29.00 15.62 33.83 NOTE: Shaded Pitches are not recommended. Table 2 Requested CPI and Resulting CPI Standard Print There are three resident fonts in the printer: Small, Medium, and Large.
  • Page 23 characters are wider. In most cases this font can be printed at 22.5 CPI without having the characters touch. This font is recommended for printing from 16 to 20 CPI..00..0000..0000..00..00..00..00..00..00..00..00..00..00... 00..00.. 00..00.. 00..00..
  • Page 24: Rotated Print

    In most cases this font can be printed at 13.5 CPI without having the characters touch. This font is recommended for printing from 10 to 14 CPI. This font is only available in the TransAct emulation, and provides a bigger and darker character for better readability.
  • Page 25 " Max Dimensions Dimensions in 6.16 7.18 10.90 inches Dimensions in 156.5 182.4 276.9 millimeters Approximate weight: 8 lb.
  • Page 26 & The TransAct® EPIC 630 Printer is designed to be AC self-powered in domestic and international markets. The printer is equipped with a universal input power supply that is designed to operate worldwide without modification. Supply Supply Frequency Rated Power...
  • Page 27 As of this printing, only Kanzaki Lotto 482, Appleton Resiste 600 3.3 and Appleton Resiste 600 3.1 are approved for the EPIC 630 printer. Thermal Paper Grades (Color) At this printing there are no color thermal papers approved for the EPIC 630 printer. Paper Usage Precautions: •...
  • Page 28 A paper cover interlock switch is provided as a standard feature. When the paper cover is open, the printer is off-line, and will not print.
  • Page 29 !+1 1 ! Serial Port Features The serial port features are as follows: Baud Rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, and 57.6K Bit Patterns 8-bit no parity; 8-bit odd; 8-bit even; 7-bit no parity; 7-bit odd; 7-bit even Flow Control DTR and XON/XOFF Pin 1...
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  • Page 32 & && 8 , & ® Your TransAct EPIC 630 printer contains two buttons and three (LED) indicator lights. Both buttons perform the same function. Use which ever button is easier to access. 3 2 "4 ® The three TransAct EPIC 630 indicator lights are: •...
  • Page 33 & && 8 , Fully-recoverable and Status A fully-recoverable error will restart printing exactly where it stopped when the error occurred. Printing will resume after error has been properly addressed. A status recoverable error is very similar to a fully-recoverable error. Additionally, status is used to display when the printer consumables may need replacing.
  • Page 34 Department. Maintaining the Electronic Journal The TransAct® EPIC 630 has an electronic journal option. It is possible to configure the printer with a journal station. This selection allows the information saved in the electronic journal to be printed and maintained by the operator.
  • Page 35 3. General Options Under emulation the instruction set or emulation of the printer may be changed. Available options will depend on the model of printer, however TransAct PcOS is always available. Other options may be Epson TM88, TM90, Microline, and TransAct M50.
  • Page 36 & && 8 , " Level 0 diagnostics always and only run at power up, e.g. power being applied. These diagnostics perform the following tasks: Cold Power On Basic System Integrity Vector Integrity RAM Test Flash Boot Loader Integrity Flash Firmware Integrity (NOTE: If the firmware is corrupted, the printer will remain in boot load.) Start Normal Firmware Verify Configuration Integrity Interface Card Configuration...
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  • Page 39 EPIC 630 printer: the first is to use the manual configuration sequence by using the test keys, and the second is to use TransAct’s remote configuration software. TransAct Technologies offers the use of a remote CONFIG program as a fast, easy way for system integrators to configure or ®...
  • Page 40: On-Line Technical Support

    Internet – consult the section On-line Technical Support for further details. The TransAct® EPIC 630 printer is equipped with a special boot loader feature that will allow field updates of the printers firmware. This loader is started by command and then a TransAct firmware load image is sent to the printer.
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  • Page 43 TransAct EPIC 630 Printers have unique control codes. This ® programmer s guide documents the control codes that are unique to the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer. When describing control codes, confusion often occurs as to whether the description is decimal, hexadecimal, or ASCII.
  • Page 44 The standard control codes for the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer are extensions and ® subsets of the PcOS IBM emulation provided on other TransAct products. In some cases, an application designed for a Series 50 Printer with IBM code sets will function ®...
  • Page 45 ® files for print on the TransAct EPIC 630. Information about drivers and tools are available on the TransAct web site and on a TransAct Software Developer’s Toolkit. For more information about either of these options, contact Technical Support.
  • Page 46 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Low Level paper Motion Line feed. [LF] &%LF Carriage return. [CR] &%CR Horizontal Motion Back space. [BS] &%BS Horizontal tab. [HT] &%HT Set horizontal tab stops. [ESC] D <n >...
  • Page 47: Character Pitch

    && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Transport Control Set Transport Mode [ESC]i<f><v> 1BH,69H None Feed Transport [ESC]j<n> 1BH,6AH None Deliver ticket from transport [ESC]k 1BH,6BH None Character Pitch Begin 10 CPI character pitch. [DC2] &%F3 Begin 12 CPI character pitch.
  • Page 48 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Enable/disable overscore. [ESC] _ <n> 1BH,5FH &%CO {n=0} n=0 End &%MO {n=1} n=1 Begin Begin underline mode. [ESC] - <n> 1BH,2DH &%CU {n=0} n = 0 End &%MU {n=1} n = 1 Begin Begin enhanced print.
  • Page 49 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Process horizontal graphics data. [ESC] h <color> 1BH,68H none <length> <format> <data> Set horizontal graphic mode. [ESC] * <m> 1BH,2AH none <0> <0> User Store Begin named macro record. [ESC] [US] b 1BH,1FH, &%UB...
  • Page 50 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code PDF 417 bar code control [ESC] [EM] E 1BH 19H none <f> <v> Set bar code height. [ESC] [EM] B 1BH,19H, &%BH n=0 Restore defaults <n> <m ><m > n=1 - 9 Number of passes (0.11 inch per pass) Set bar code width...
  • Page 51 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Query soft/RAM font information [ESC] + Q 1BH 2BH none Copy soft font from RAM to user [ESC] + U 1BH 2BH none memory/flash memory. Initiate Unicode UTF-16BE encoding [ESC] + H 1BH 2BH none...
  • Page 52 && & && 8 , 3 & # Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Begin multi-drop control [SOH] <n> none Inquire status (Refer to command [ENQ] <n> none descriptions.) Audio alert [BEL] &%BL Back space [BS] &%BS Horizontal tab [HT] &%HT Line feed [LF]...
  • Page 53 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Delete item from user store [ESC] [US] d 1BH,1FH, &%UD <Name..> <0> <Name..> <0> End named macro record [ESC] [US] e 1BH,1FH, &%UG <Name..> <0> <Name..> <0> Flush information from user store [ESC] [US] f 1BH,1FH, &%UF...
  • Page 54 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Disable paper out sensor [ESC] 8 1BH,38H &%PF Enable paper out sensor [ESC] 9 1BH,39H &%PO Begin 12 CPI character pitch [ESC] : 1BH,3AH &%F2 Print suppress [ESC] < <n> 1BH,3CH &%PT <n>...
  • Page 55 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Select bi-directional or unidirectional print [ESC] U <n> 1BH,55H &%GU {n=1} n=0 Bi-directional &%GB {n=0} n=1 Unidirectional Set inter-character spacing [ESC] V <n> 1BH,56H none Multi-line double-wide double-high mode [ESC] W <n>...
  • Page 56 && & && 8 , Description ASCII IPCL Page equivalent code Feed <n> lines at current spacing [ESC] d <n> 1BH,64H &%FL <m > <m > Feed <n> lines at current spacing in [ESC] e <n> 1BH,65H &%FB <m > reverse <m >...
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  • Page 58 && & && 8 , 2 / 2 . Print/Paper Motion [CR] Carriage return ASCII [CR] Hexadecimal 0DH Decimal <13> IPCL &%CR EPOS Description The [CR] command prints the contents of the print buffer (if any) and resets the next character print position to the left margin. A line feed is not performed unless auto-feed is active.
  • Page 59 Several commands can be used to control the horizontal position of characters. Many ® applications use space control to position fields. However, the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer has the ability to control character position with horizontal tab stops. This is done using the horizontal tab [HT] to move to those tab stops.
  • Page 60 && & && 8 , [ESC] R Reset horizontal and vertical tab stops ASCII [ESC] R Hexadecimal 1BH 52H Decimal <27> <82> IPCL &%HV EPOS none Description The [ESC] R command resets horizontal and vertical tab stops to the power up configuration. The power up horizontal default is every eight spaces, i.e., 9, 17, 25, and so on.
  • Page 61 && & && 8 , [ESC] j Perform a fine line feed [ESC] J <n> ASCII Hexadecimal 1BH 4AH <n> Decimal <27> <74> <n> IPCL &%FM <m > <m > <m > EPOS [ESC] J <n> Description The [ESC] J <n> command prints the contents of the buffer and performs a line feed of n/216 inch.
  • Page 62 1 to 85. Variable line spacing does not take effect until enabled by the [ESC] 2 command. The command is provided to maintain backward ® compatibility with the TransAct Series 50, OKIDATA, IBM, and other printers. It can also be used to print on preprinted forms.
  • Page 63 Note: The IPCL command prints from 00 to 99 lines. For example, if you wish to feed 12 lines, the IPCL command would be as follows: &%FL12. Note: The TransAct Epic 630 printer can tolerate no more than 0.44” of reverse feed.
  • Page 64 && & && 8 , [VT] Vertical tab ASCII [VT] Hexadecimal 0BH Decimal <11> IPCL &%VT EPOS (VT) Description The printer sets a line counter to the top of the form at reset and when a set top of form command is issued. By setting vertical tab stops, various form positions can be reached with a [VT] operation.
  • Page 65 && & && 8 , [FF] Form feed ASCII [FF] Hexadecimal 0CH Decimal <12> IPCL &%FF EPOS none Description The [FF] command performs a form feed to the top of the form. Note: The form feed command can be disabled. Set the form length to zero.
  • Page 66 Hexadecimal 1BH 5DH Decimal <27> <93> IPCL &%LR EPOS none Description The [ESC] ] command performs a reverse line feed at the current line spacing. ® Note: The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer can tolerate no more than 0.44 inch of reverse feed.
  • Page 67 && 8 , $ " ® TransAct EPIC 630 has a black dot sensor. This command is supported by a feed to black dot command. Note: This is a special order option, and requires an additional sensor and ® modified firmware. It is not possible to field retrofit a standard TransAct EPIC 630 with a black dot sensor.
  • Page 68: Dimensions

    && & && 8 , 0.8 (.20) to first line of print n/203 (n/8) Cut to Center of black dot m/203 (m/8) Dot Width Back of Ticket Dimensions in Inches (mm) Note: This command interacts with the Feed to Black Dot command. If the Black Dot paper Option is set, the black dot position specified by this command will be used for the Cover Close operation.
  • Page 69 && & && 8 , Character pitch commands that set specific characters per inch (cpi) disable any right- side spacing set by the [ESC] V <n> command. In addition, when font changes are made, the character pitch is maintained. [DC2] Begin 10 cpi character pitch ASCII [DC2]...
  • Page 70 && & && 8 , [ESC] [ P Set character pitch ASCII [ESC] [ P <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 5BH 50H <n> Decimal <27> <91> <80> <n> IPCL &%F1, &%F2, &%F3, &%F4, &%F5, &%F6, &%F7 EPOS [ESC] [SP] <n> Description The [ESC] [ P <n> command sets character per inch print pitch to <n>. The printer resolution limits the exact print pitch.
  • Page 71 && & && 8 , [ESC] V Set inter-character spacing Mode Global ASCII [ESC] V <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 56H <n> Decimal <27> <86> <n> IPCL none EPOS [ESC] [SP] <n> Description The [ESC] V <n> command sets inter-character spacing by adding white space between characters.
  • Page 72 &%QT EPOS [ESC] ! <n> Description The [ESC] # <0> command begins 12 x 12 draft print mode. Draft print is ® provided to maintain compatibility with other TransAct products. [ESC] I Set print quality mode ASCII [ESC] I <n>...
  • Page 73 && & && 8 , [ESC] P Begin rotated font/Right to left entry ASCII [ESC] P <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 50H <n> Decimal <27> <80> <n> IPCL &%RI {n=2} &%RF {n=1} &%RN {n=0} EPOS [ESC] V <n> Description The [ESC] P <n> command sets the print font to a rotated 90° or 270° font.
  • Page 74 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer supports international character sets as well as code pages. To allow the most flexibility for the application programmer, both methods are ® extended in the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer.
  • Page 75 > <n > command selects character code page <n > ® <n >. The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer supports many code pages. The following code pages are supported. # # # # & ' & ' & ' & '...
  • Page 76 && & && 8 , Hebrew NC (862) 3,94 3H,05EH Canada French 3,95 3H,05FH Norway 3,97 3H,061H Cyrillic II-866 3,98 3H,062H Greek 869 3,101 3H,065H Kamenicky (MJK) 3,127 3H,07FH 1008 Greek 437 3,240 3H,0F0H 1009 Greek 928 3,241 3H,0F1H 1011 Greek 437 Cyprus 3,243 3H,0F3H...
  • Page 77 && & && 8 , [ESC] ^ Print control character ASCII [ESC] ^ <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 5EH <n> Decimal <27> <94> <n> IPCL &%CC <m1> <m2> <m3> EPOS [ESC] ^ <n> Description The [ESC] ^ <n> command allows characters from zero to 31 codes to be printed.
  • Page 78 ® page. The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer allows the map for any code page to be redefined or replaced. The define character set command allows any character or group of characters to be replaced with any other printable character.
  • Page 79 && & && 8 , Note: The OCR character set disable command, [ESC] y <12>, also restores the character set to the original definition. [ESC] = Define user-defined characters ASCII [ESC] = <y> <c > <c > [<x > <d >...
  • Page 80 Other fonts do not contain these characters and will not print correctly. ® Note 2: The characters printed by the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer follow the format defined in the ANSI X3.111-1986 Standard. They should be printed in ten or 12 cpi. By enabling enhanced print, the characters have improved definition but print at a slower speed.
  • Page 81 && & && 8 , ASCII [ESC] y <12> Hexadecimal 1BH 79H 0CH Decimal <27> <121> <12> IPCL &%YX012 EPOS [ESC] y <12> Description The [ESC] y <12> command returns the 30 OCR characters to the previously selected character set. It does not restore the print mode. Note: Any character definitions defined by the redefine character set command are also replaced by the [ESC] y <12>...
  • Page 82: Ocr Characters

    && & && 8 , OCR Characters ! ! ! ! & ', & ', & ', & ', ( . / ( . / ( . / ( . / Number 0 30H,48 Number 1 31H,49 Number 2 32H,50 Number 3 33H,51 Number 4...
  • Page 83 && & && 8 , Character Attributes [ESC] c Select color ASCII [ESC] c <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 63H <n> Decimal <27> <99> <n> IPCL &%CL <m > EPOS none Description The [ESC] c <n> command selects the print color, and should match the color of the pen installed.
  • Page 84 && & && 8 , [ESC] _ Enable/Disable over-score ASCII [ESC] _ <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 5FH 01H Decimal <27> <95> <n> IPCL &%MO (Begin) IPCL &%CO (End) [ESC] ! <n> EPOS Description The [ESC] _ <1> command begins over-score print mode. All subsequent text, leading spaces, and trailing spaces are over-scored.
  • Page 85 && & && 8 , [ESC] [ @ Set print style: double-wide, double-high, italic control ASCII [ESC] [ @ [EOT] [NUL] <k> [NUL] <n> <m> Hexadecimal 1BH 5BH 40H 04H 00H <k> 00H <n> <m> Decimal <27> <91> <64> <04> <0> <K> <0> <n> <m> IPCL &%DH Double-high, double-wide, and double-space...
  • Page 86 && & && 8 , [ESC] - Begin underline ASCII [ESC] - <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 2DH 01H Decimal <27> <45> <n> IPCL &%MU (Begin) IPCL &%CU (End) [ESC] ! <n> EPOS Description The [ESC] - <1> command begins underline print mode. All subsequent text, leading spaces, and trailing spaces are underlined.
  • Page 87 && & && 8 , ASCII [ESC] F Hexadecimal 1BH 46H Decimal <27> <70> IPCL &%CM EPOS [ESC] E <0> Description The [ESC] F command cancels emphasized print mode. [ESC] S <0> Select superscript ASCII [ESC] S <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 53H 00H Decimal <27>...
  • Page 88 && & && 8 , [ESC] % G Begin italics ASCII [ESC] % G Hexadecimal 1BH 25H 47H Decimal <27> <37> <71> IPCL &%MI EPOS [ESC] 4 Description The [ESC] % G command begins italic print mode. Note: Italics are not available in all print modes. [ESC] % H End italics ASCII...
  • Page 89 && & && 8 , Rotated print capabilities are available. The print mode commands listed below rotate the print in any of three 90° orientations. In 90° and 270° rotated mode, the print data is first buffered by the printer, processed (rotated), and then printed in one of three fonts. Consequently, printing time is delayed.
  • Page 90 Any characters in the buffer that have not printed are printed un-rotated when a line terminator is received. Note 2: In EPOS mode, the TransAct Printer does not fully implement page mode. The [ESC] T <n> command functions identically to normal...
  • Page 91 && & && 8 , Note 3: Use the [ESC] I <n> command to select two-pass rotated font. The font selection must be made before the rotate command. Note 4: Only enhanced and emphasized attributes are available for formatted, rotated print. These attributes are not available on a character basis.
  • Page 92 && & && 8 , Begin 90° ° ° ° rotated print [ESC] r <1> Not available in page mode ASCII [ESC] r <1> Hexadecimal 1BH 72H 01H Decimal <27> <114> <1> &%R1 IPCL Begin 90° ° ° ° rotated print with line formatting [ESC] r <5>...
  • Page 93 && & && 8 , [ESC] r <11> Begin 270° ° ° ° rotated print with two pass font Not available in page mode ASCII [ESC] r <11> Hexadecimal 1BH 72H 0BH Decimal <27> <114> <11> IPCL &%RX11 EPOS none [ESC] r <15>...
  • Page 94 && & && 8 , [ESC] s Set rotated print line length Not available in page mode ASCII [ESC] s <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 73H <n> Decimal <27> <115> <n> IPCL &%RL <m > <m > <m > EPOS none Description The [ESC] s <n> command sets the print line length used in autoformat rotated print mode.
  • Page 95 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 supports two operational modes, standard and page mode. In standard mode, as a line of text is received it is buffered and printed when the line feed is received. In page mode the printer waits for a complete “Page” (a number of lines) to be received before printing the complete page.
  • Page 96 && & && 8 , Stopping page mode definition Several things will stop a page mode definition. 1) [ESC]@ Printer initialize command. 2) Real time reset request [ENQ]<10> 3) Parallel port INIT request. 4) Turning the printer off. Printing the page The [FF] command starts the printing process.
  • Page 97 && & && 8 , Receipt or Inserted Form Initial entry location A > > > > > Note 1: This command saves the current right and left margin and sets them to the maximum values for the orientation currently defined. Note 2: During page mode definition almost all printer commands are active.
  • Page 98 && & && 8 , ASCII [ESC] o <X ><X ><Y ><Y ><F> Hexadecimal 1BH 6FH <X ><X ><Y ><Y ><F> Decimal <27><111><X ><X > <Y ><Y ><F> EPOS [ESC] W Description This command sets horizontal and vertical entry position to anywhere on the page.
  • Page 99 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer always prints in one of the native resolutions of 104 x 96, 208 x 96, 104 x 192, or 208 x 192 dpi. To provide compatibility with the standard IBM APA resolutions, the printer internally modifies the graphics to print as expected.
  • Page 100 && & && 8 , [ESC] Y Print full-speed double-density graphics (120h x 72v dpi) ASCII [ESC] Y <n > <n > Hexadecimal 1BH 59H <n > <n > Decimal <27> <89> <n > <n > IPCL none Description The [ESC] Y <n >...
  • Page 101 && & && 8 , [ESC] ? Reassign graphic mode ASCII [ESC] ? <m> <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 3FH <m> <n> Decimal <27> <63> <m> <n> IPCL none Description The [ESC] ? <m> <n> command reassigns graphic mode <m> to resolution <n>. Possible values for <m> are K, L, Y, or Z. Resolutions, <n>, are zero to seven as follows: Where <m>...
  • Page 102 && & && 8 , [ESC] U <0> Select bidirectional print ASCII [ESC] U <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 55H 00H Decimal <27> <85> <0> IPCL &%GB EPOS [ESC] U <0> Description The [ESC] U <0> command prints all data in bi-directional, logic-seeking print mode.
  • Page 103 && 8 , Horizontal Graphics ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer supports graphics sent as horizontal scan lines. Individual scan lines of graphic data are sent to the printer one line at a time. Although ® the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer only supports single color, the horizontal graphic command interface gives full color support for printer graphics.
  • Page 104 && & && 8 , <format> = byte specifying the format of the graphics data. 0 for raw data 1 for bit wise RLE compression 8 for byte wise RLE compression 254 for difference compression 255 for same as previous scan line data <data>...
  • Page 105 [ESC] h <1> <1> <255>. ! . 4 The TransAct® EPIC 630 Printer maintains a 16K (16384 bytes) section of flash memory and up to 192K of extended flash memory to save user information. The information can be either macros or user-defined characters. These groups of data are indexed by name, and may be called up at any time after they are stored.
  • Page 106 && & && 8 , define a limited number of custom characters and define a macro. These character/macro definitions can also be saved in user store. However, only one character definition and one macro can be active at any time. One macro and one user- defined character definition can be flagged to load and run at startup.
  • Page 107 && & && 8 , Function Define user-defined characters ASCII [ESC] = <y> <c > <c > [x … d(y x x )] … [xk d … d(y x xk)] Second, save the definition in the nonvolatile flash memory with the appropriate command.
  • Page 108 && & && 8 , Function Flush information from user store ASCII [ESC] [US] f ALL <0> Base User Store [ESC] [US] f EXT <0> Extended User Store. Description The [ESC] [US] f ALL <0> command clears all of the information to the user store and frees the data space.
  • Page 109 && & && 8 , Function End named macro record ASCII [ESC] [US] e <Name..> <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 1FH 65H Decimal <27> <31> <101> IPCL &%UG <Name..> <0> EPOS none Description The [ESC] [US] e <Name..> <0> command ends the macro record operation and saves the macro to flash.
  • Page 110 && & && 8 , Function Load item from user store ASCII [ESC] [US] l <Name..> <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 1FH 6CH Decimal <27> <31> <108> IPCL &%UL <Name..> <0> EPOS [GS] 0<Name..> <0> is from one to 15 characters and must be null terminated.
  • Page 111 && & && 8 , Function Delete item from user store ASCII [ESC] [US] d <Name..> <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 1FH 64H Decimal <27> <31> <100> IPCL &%UD <Name..> <0> EPOS [GS] 1 <Name..> <0> is from one to 15 characters and must be null terminated.
  • Page 112 && & && 8 , Function Report on user store ASCII [ESC] [US] q <0> Print a user store report [ESC] [US] ? <0> Return a formatted user store report Hexadecimal 1BH 1FH 71H Decimal <27> <31> <113> IPCL &%UQ <Name..> <0> EPOS [GS] 3 Description The [ESC] [US] q <Name..>...
  • Page 113 && & && 8 , The user macro feature works by inserting the macro data buffer into the printer data stream when the print user-store data command is encountered. Macros can be any data normally sent to the printer including graphics. (Note: user-store maintenance and inquire commands may not be included in the macro definitions.) The printer stores macro data in a RAM-based storage buffer as it is received and processed.
  • Page 114 && & && 8 , [ESC] g <0> Process user macro ASCII [ESC] g <0> Hexadecimal 1BH 67H 00H Decimal <27> <103> <0> IPCL &%GP EPOS [ESC] g <0> Description The [ESC] g <0> command prints the user-store data buffer. [ESC] g <1>...
  • Page 115 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer supports the ability to print bar codes. The printer offers a number of formats as defined below. The host does not need to form the graphic image for these bar codes. The host need only send the printer the information to be bar coded and a graphic is generated by the printer.
  • Page 116 The data field must be an even number of ® characters. If an odd data field is sent to the TransAct EPIC 630 printer, it will be zero padded. Due to space limitations, only 16 characters can be printed.
  • Page 117 && & && 8 , Code 39 Code 39 is an alphanumeric bar code. It is a discrete, self-checking, variable-length code. The printer prints the complete data field. The number of characters that can be printed depends on the bar width scaling. If the bar code scale is set to 2, 17 characters may be printed per line. There are two modes of operation for the Code 39 barcodes.
  • Page 118 Code A, B, or C that will be used to generate the barcode. The ® TransAct EPIC 630 allows the code set to be specified, or it can be select by the printer based on the information in the data field. To specify code set: [ESC] b <2> <Code>{information} [ETX] If the first character in the data field <Code>...
  • Page 119 Note: In automatic mode, FNC4 is always specified as 133 regardless of what code stick is currently active. ® In most cases, the TransAct supreme will generate the most compact barcode for you. However, if it is desirable to have complete control, the programmer should use manual mode.
  • Page 120 && & && 8 , Code 128 Encoding TransAct Manual Code 128 Encoding TransAct Manual Encoding Encoding Code Stick Code Decimal Code Stick Code Decimal Value Value Value Value Code Code Code Code Code Code Value Value Space Space "...
  • Page 121 && & && 8 , UPC A UPC A is a fixed-length, numeric, continuous code that employs four element widths. The printer supports Universal Product Code Version A, E, EAN-8, and EAN-13. Version A encodes 11 digits. Typically, the UPC A format starts with a number system digit, five- digit manufacturer’s code, five-digit product code, and a check digit.
  • Page 122 && & && 8 , Note 1: A [CR] may also be used in place of the [ETX] to end the bar code data field. Note 2: Only information that is usable in a particular bar code will be printed. PDF 417 PDF 417 is a two dimensional barcode that will encode the full ASCII character set.
  • Page 123 && & && 8 , Error correcting levels are selected using one of two methods. The first is a fixed level. Level Code Word Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 The second way is to determine correction level based on the amount of data in the barcode.
  • Page 124 && & && 8 , Function Set bar code justification, human readable interpretation (HRI) character print mode, and print direction ASCII [ESC] [EM] J <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 19H 4AH <n> Decimal <27> <25> <74> <n> IPCL &%BJ <m > <m >...
  • Page 125 To erase the electronic journal you must know the password that was assigned when it was initialized. When printers are initially configured by TransAct, the extended flash is erased and partitioned but not initialized. Before you use the electronic journal you must initialize it.
  • Page 126 CAUTION: If you have initialized the electronic journal and don’t know the password, there is no way to erase the electronic journal without returning ® the printer for service. The warranty does not cover this. All TransAct EPIC 630’s are shipped with the electronic journal partitioned and erased but not initialized.
  • Page 127 && & && 8 , Function Print the Electronic Journal ASCII [ESC][GS]P< S >< S >< L >< L > Hexadecimal 1BH 1DH 50H < S >< S >< L >< L > Decimal <27> <29><80> < S >< S ><...
  • Page 128 && & && 8 , Function Set the Electronic Journal Record Header ASCII [ESC][GS]F<String %d><0> Hexadecimal 1BH 1DH 46H Decimal <27> <29><70> IPCL None EPOS Description This command allows the record separator that is printed between records to be changed. The default format is: \r\nRecord %d\r\n Where: \r represents CR, \n represents LF, %d represents the position of the...
  • Page 129 && & && 8 , Function Query the Electronic Journal ASCII [ENQ]<25> Hexadecimal 05H 19H Decimal <05> <25> IPCL None EPOS Description This is a real time status request that returns the current state of the electronic journal. Return Format: [NAK]<25><42><n ><n >...
  • Page 130 && & && 8 , Printing/Reporting and Resetting the Electronic Journal The electronic journal may be printed on the receipt or reported to the host. The printed report will print each journal entry with an entry separator defined by the user (or, if not defined, with a default).
  • Page 131 That is if the printer is configured for TransAct PcOS emulation and set to 6 lpi, large draft 16 cpi, the printer will print the log with these defaults. If a journal entry has been saved with print mode settings they will take effect for all following entries.
  • Page 132 && & && 8 , Electronic Journal Entries There are two ways to place information in the electronic journal. The first is by selecting journal mode. The second is by requesting that validation or receipt information is copied into the electronic journal. If you select journal mode, information sent to the printer is not printed, but stored in the flash memory.
  • Page 133 && & && 8 , The resulting journal entry would then only contain: ---{Date:0} {Time:0:}-- ST# 2000 OP# 00067 TE# 021 0035 SUB TOTAL 8.68 SALES TAX 1.50 ------ TOTAL 10.18 CASH TEND 20.00 CHANGE DUE 9.82 In carbon copy mode any printer control commands in the record data will be added to the journal record.
  • Page 134 && & && 8 , Journal mode Journal mode is a station select command. All data sent to the printer, following the journal mode select command, is stored in the EJ as a single record. Any control commands sent to the electronic journal will end the journal entry. An EOT, NUL or any printer command will end journal mode.
  • Page 135 && & && 8 , Carbon Copy Journal Mode Carbon copy mode allows information sent to the receipt or validation station to be copied into the electronic journal. An electronic journal entry is started with a “Start Carbon Copy” mode command and continues until a station select command is received or a “Stop Carbon Copy”...
  • Page 136 Unicode encoding. See the following group of commands for how to select and use a download font. There is a font downloading utility available from TransAct, call your sales person or tech support for more information. WARNING: You must have proper rights to use a font in this manner.
  • Page 137 . This command is not used during normal printing use of the printer. NOTE: There is a font downloading utility available from TransAct. Call TransAct sales or technical support for more information. WARNING: You must have proper rights to use a font in this manner.
  • Page 138 && & && 8 , Function Send Character Definition ASCII [ESC] + 5 <low byte length> <high byte length> Hexadecimal 1BH 2BH 35H Decimal <27> <43> <53> Description The [ESC] + 5 command is sent before sending the character definition. The format of this character definition uses the “HP PCL Soft Font Design”...
  • Page 139 && & && 8 , ASCII [ESC] + H Hexadecimal 1BH 2BH 48H Decimal <27> <43> <72> Description The [ESC] + H command will put the printer into UTF-16BE character encoding mode of operation. If you wish to access characters above 255, You must select a Unicode encoding such as UTF-16BE.
  • Page 140 && & && 8 , Function Initiate Unicode UTF-8 Encoding (MBCS) ASCII [ESC] + M Hexadecimal 1BH 2BH 4DH Decimal <27> <43> <77> Description The [ESC] + M command will put the printer into UTF-8 character encoding mode of operation. If you wish to access characters above 255, You must select a Unicode encoding such as UTF-8.
  • Page 141 && & && 8 , 1 4 1 ) + 1 1 ) 1 1 ) 1 $ + $ && : ; < = '> 4 1 ) $ ? & Function Set Transport Mode and Maximum ticket Loop ASCII [ESC] I <f><v>...
  • Page 142 && & && 8 , [ESC] 8 Disable paper out sensor ASCII [ESC] 8 Hexadecimal 1BH 38H Decimal <27> <56> IPCL &%PF EPOS none Description The [ESC] 8 command temporally disables the paper out sensor. The printer does not stop printing or go off-line when it senses it is out of paper.
  • Page 143 && & && 8 , [CAN] Clear print buffer ASCII [CAN] Hexadecimal 18H Decimal <24> IPCL &%RP EPOS [CAN] Description The [CAN] command clears the print buffer and any unprinted information in the printer received before it. If the input buffer is not being processed because the printer is out of paper or a form is not inserted, the [CAN] command will not be processed until after the error is cleared.
  • Page 144 && & && 8 , [ESC] x Open cash drawer ASCII [ESC] x <n> Hexadecimal 1BH 78H <n> Decimal <27> <120> <n> IPCL &%D1 (Cash Drawer 1) &%D2 (Cash Drawer 2) [ESC] p EPOS Description The [ESC] x <n> command charges the cash drawer, <n>, for 150 ms. Where <n>...
  • Page 145 && & && 8 , [BEL] Audio alert ASCII [BEL] Hexadecimal 07H Decimal <7> IPCL &%BL EPOS [BEL] Description When enabled, the [BEL] command starts the audio alert sequence. The default is a single sound, lasting the period of time defined by the audio alert setting.
  • Page 146 LED comes on, but the printer continues to print. ® Note: The TransAct does not allow the Paper Out sensor to be disabled. It is always on.
  • Page 147 IEEE 1284 port. In most cases this is not useful. ® Note 3: When TransAct Series 50 Printer compatibility is being used, these commands do not function. Series 50 Printer pass through must be used.
  • Page 148 [ESC] y <n> Where n Reinitializes the printer and forces Citizen mode Reinitializes the printer and forces Star mode Reinitializes the printer and forces TransAct® EPIC 630 mode Reinitializes the printer and forces extended EPOS mode Disables IPCL commands Enables IPCL commands Disables inquire processing (All command preprocessing is disabled.)
  • Page 149 && & && 8 , sent after a disable to be answered. In addition, inquires sent after an enable may not be answered. (See additional notes 3 and 4 on the next page). Note 4: The printer has a resident OCR-MA font. It is defined and mapped per ANSI X3.111-1986.
  • Page 150 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer has a remote power control command that instructs it to enter OFF mode. When the command is issued, the printer performs print cartridge maintenance and enters OFF mode. Unlike pushing the button, remote power mode leaves the communications active.
  • Page 151 " ® The TransAct EPIC 630 has a number of Extended Control commands designed to make operation and maintenance of the printer easier for the host application. For further details, refer to the TransAct® Extended Control discussion in Chapter 8.
  • Page 152 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer is designed for use as part of an automated system where the host computer makes every attempt to correct problems with the printer. In addition, the host application requires that it be able to obtain more information from the printer than is typical of normal computer printers.
  • Page 153: Receipt Paper

    && & && 8 , IEEE 1284 Mode Inquire In parallel, IEEE 1284 mode, status information can be returned to the host through the IEEE 1284 reverse channel. After the host makes an inquire request, it activates IEEE 1284 mode 0 reverse channel and waits for a response from the printer. The response to the inquire is identical to serial mode in format.
  • Page 154 && & && 8 , [ENQ] <4> Inquire receipt paper out status ASCII [ENQ] <4> Hexadecimal 05H 04H Decimal <5> <4> Function Receipt paper exhausted Response ACK <4> (06H 04H) Receipt paper is present NAK <4> (15H 04H) Receipt paper is exhausted [ENQ] <8>...
  • Page 155 && & && 8 , When the printer receives a reset command, the printer goes off-line and/or busy until the reset completes. In serial mode, the printer may have information in its high-speed buffer that was received after the reset command but before the reset was processed.
  • Page 156 && & && 8 , Hexadecimal 05H 11H Decimal <5> <15> Function The [ENQ] <15> command returns the current printer state Note [ENQ] <17> also returns the current printer state, but it should not be used as it conflicts with XON/XOFF flow control. Response [ACK] <15>...
  • Page 157 && & && 8 , [ENQ] <20> Inquire all printer status ASCII [ENQ] <20> Hexadecimal 05H 14H Decimal <5> <20> Function The [ENQ] <20> command returns all status flags Response [ACK] <20> <n> <r > <r >… Where <20> is the echo of command ID. <n>...
  • Page 158 MFG:TransAct-Periph.; CMD:PJ1000CL,IPCL; CLS:PRINTER; MDL:1000 PcOS; ® DES:TransAct-Peripherals TransAct EPIC 630; REV:PE1200-01.16 OPTS:$20xy Where x is a bit field defined as follows: bit 0 = 1 Red pen support bit 1 = 1 Green pen support bit 2 = 1 Blue pen support...
  • Page 159 && & && 8 , [ENQ] <22> Inquire Error status ASCII [ENQ] <22> Hexadecimal 05H 17H Decimal <5> <22> Function The [ENQ] <22> command reports on the error status. Response [ACK] <22> <n> <r> Where <22> is the echo of the command ID. <n>...
  • Page 160 && & && 8 , [ENQ] <23> Inquire user-store status ASCII [ENQ] <23> Hexadecimal 05H 17H Decimal <5> <23> Function The [ENQ] <23> command reports on the user-store status. Response [ACK] <23> <Report> <0> Where <23> is the echo of command ID. The report is a null terminated string with the following format: 12345[CR][LF] (Free user store) 12345 Type Name…[CR][LF] (First entry) etc.
  • Page 161 && & && 8 , [ENQ] <29> Inquire Jam/Transport Status ASCII [ENQ] <29> Hexadecimal 05H 1DH Decimal <5> <29> Function The [ENQ] <24> command reports Jam and Transport status. Response [ACK] <29> <41><n> Where <29> Is the echo of command <n>...
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  • Page 164 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer has bit-image graphic capability and a full PC- compatible graphic character set. The bit image format is similar to that used on other personal computer printers. Three modes of operation are available. Single-density is the fastest mode.
  • Page 165 3. Print the graphic to a file using a generic, IBM, graphic, 9-pin driver. The standard ® IBM resolutions are 240 x 216 dpi, 120 x 72 dpi, and 60 x 72 dpi. The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer supports all three resolutions. For good resolution with reasonable speed, use 120 x 72 dpi.
  • Page 166 && 8 , 1 , # + & ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer firmware supports the ability to print graphics in all emulations. ® The intent of Universal Graphic support is to allow the TransAct EPIC 630 graphics capability to be used in existing applications that do not support graphics.
  • Page 167 9) This file can be sent to the printer and the graphic will be printed. ® PJColor can store a graphic in the TransAct EPIC 630 Printer or generate a file that will store a graphic in the printer. To Store a graphic in the printer 1) Start PJColor ®...
  • Page 168 The printer extends all the emulations to support two additional escape sequences and adds limited IPCL support. IPCL (TransAct Printer Control Language) is an ASCII method of sending printer commands to the printer. In TransAct PcOS emulation, IPCL command support is extensive.
  • Page 169 In addition, the "&%UFALL&" (Erase universal graphics) will also erase any user defined graphics and macros. If you are using the TransAct PcOS emulation, these commands are identical with the User Store commands except for the terminator character. You may change the NUL...
  • Page 170 Delete item from user store IPCL &%UD <Name..>& Description The &%UD <Name..>&command removes an item from user store and ® frees up space. If the item does not exist, the TransAct EPIC 630 ignores the command. &%UFALL& Flush information from user store IPCL &%UFALL&...
  • Page 171 && & && 8 , &%UQ& Report on user store IPCL &%UQ& Description The &%UQ& command prints a status report. The intention of the command is to aid in universal graphic development. &%UT<n> Redefine User Store Termination Character IPCL &%UT<n> Description This command allows the terminator used to signal the end of the name field in User Store commands to be modified.
  • Page 172 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 printer has a feature that will allow a coupon and or logo graphic to printed as part of the existing auto cutter command. To activate this feature, it must first be configured. Configuration consists of specifying in what order the Coupon-Cut-Logo is processed and optionally, how much paper is to be feed after the new cut operation.
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  • Page 177 & && 8 , < & ! In the beginning there was five. Five bits of information per character. In the beginning this was enough (barely). For with five bits you could represent 32 different characters. This is how the Electro-mechanical Teletype received the characters it was to print. But soon people wanted both upper and lower case characters and other symbols.
  • Page 178 TransAct has created a font download utility program that runs on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. This utility is available upon request. You must agree to use this utility with fonts that you have the right to download to a printer.
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  • Page 181 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 printer has a number of Extended Control commands that allow an application to better track and maintain the printer. These commands are in all emulations The printer maintains a log of printer activity. This activity may be returned to the host with the [ESC]~ T command.
  • Page 182 ® Extended Control Codes TransAct Programmer s Guide Power Up Resets Watchdog Resets Base Flash Erases Ext Flash Erases Auto Cutter Cycles Init Requests Error Vectors Auto Cutter Faults Power On Time (Min.) System Active Time (Min.) Over Temperature Cutter Re-Home...
  • Page 183 Description This command forces the printer to print the current configuration. To function correctly it must be issued with the printer in the proper emulation ® mode. It is intended to be printed in the default TransAct configuration but will print in any configuration.
  • Page 184 & && 8 , Note: The record separation configuration may be set in manual configuration mode. This command will reset the configuration to the value specified here. Notes: This command performs a configuration update, and should not be done on a regular basis. Notes: This command must be preceded with an ESC y <8>...
  • Page 185 && & && 8 , It is possible to generate a software printer reset in serial mode. The [ENQ] <10> command requests that the printer reset. (This is not a hardware reset). The reset completely initializes the hardware and software, but the printer does not recover from a loss of software control.
  • Page 186 ® The TransAct EPIC 630 Printer has a flag that is set after a reset. The flag stays set until the host requests a reset. The [ENQ] <11> command reads the flag. If the command returns power-cycled status, the power has been reset or power cycled since the last request.
  • Page 187 && & && 8 , A configuration flag that prevents the printer from going off-line (in most cases) is available. Off-line mode allows the application to query the printer for status rather than assume a status from the control signals. The feature allows the host application to query the printer at all times except when there is no power;...
  • Page 188 Remote boot load mode is entered by command. The boot image data format is preparatory to TransAct and is not documented here. There are however a few commands that are useful to determine if the printer is in the boot load mode and if a boot load has been successful.
  • Page 189: Communications Interface

    The printer maintains an error log, this log contains additional information about the fault and is printed during manual configuration. The information in this log should be reported to Transact to identify the exact cause of the fault.
  • Page 190 && & && 8 , When the serial port is used, it is important that the output lines from the printer not be shorted or back driven. If the signals are not to be used, they should be left open. Pins 3, 4, and 7 (of the 9 pin connector) are outputs from the printer.
  • Page 191 & && 8 , & # # : & ; " # # # # & ' & ' & ' & ' - - - - ( ( ( ( 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 USA (Slashed 0,64...
  • Page 192 & && 8 , # # # # & ' & ' - - - - ( ( ( ( & ' & ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1008 Greek 437 3,240...
  • Page 193 0 6 2 " & && 8 , & # # : 0 + & ! Decimal ASCII Decimal ASCII Decimal ASCII Decimal ASCII (SP) NULL " & < > (sp)
  • Page 195 : ; * ! # # TransAct® supplies can be ordered easily direct from the TransAct website (www.transact-tech.com) or our telephone number within the US toll free: (877) 7TransAct. (other inquires: (607) 257-8901). When calling by phone, please ask for the Sales Department.
  • Page 197 0 2 * " # # 1 & && 8 , [BEL] Audio alert, 135, 136 [ESC] [US] m <Name..> <0> Save macro data, 100 [BS] Insert back space, 50 [ESC] [US] m <Name..> Save macro data, 97 [CAN] Clear print buffer, 134 [ESC] [US] q <Name..>...
  • Page 198 & && 8 , [ESC] p 3 <n> Select paper sensor(s) to output paper- Begin Italics, 79 end signals, 137 Bi-directional Printing, Beginning, 93 [ESC] p 4 <n> Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing, Boot Loader Mode, 28 Carriage Return, 49 [ESC] p 5 <n>...
  • Page 199: Level 0 Diagnostics

    0 2 * " # # 1 & && 8 , Horizontal Tab, 50 PcOS Quick Reference Chart, 38 Horizontal tab Stops, Setting, 50 Power Control, Remote, 141 IEEE 1284 buffer, Clearing, 145 Power Cycle Status, Inquire, 146 Indicator Lights, 24 Power-cycle recovery, 176 Indicators Print...
  • Page 200 & && 8 , Testing the Printer, 26 User Store Status, Inquire, 151, 152 Top of Form, Setting, 56 User Store, Delete item, 102 Underline, Beginning, 75, 77 User Store, Flush Information, 99, 102 Unicode, 167 User Store, Load item, 101 Unidirectional Printing, Beginning, 92 User Store, Loading item, 98 User Defined Character, Saving, 98, 100...

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