Star Micronics SP300 Series manual Cutting Method, Cutting position, Auto cutting control codes

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6. AUTO CUTTER (Auto-cutting models only)

6-1. Cutting Method

Cuts recording paper into continuous forms connected at only one point remain- ing uncut between adjacent forms.

Only one sheet of paper can be cut each time.

6-2. Cutting position

The paper is cut approximately 21.7 mm above the printing head.

Center of printer

Partial cutting with one uncut point left

Cutting position

Approx. 21.7mm

Printing head

position

Fig. 6-1 Cutting method

Fig. 6-2 Cutting position

6-3. Auto cutting control codes

<ESC> “d” “0” or <ESC> “d” <0> <ESC> “d” “1” or <ESC> “d” <1> Refer to the control codes of chapter 10.

6-4. Other position to be observed

1When continuously cutting for more than 12 minutes, make a maximum of 10 cuttings per minute.

2When using for a long time, paper dust will gather around the cutter. Therefore, make sure to clean periodically. If paper dust is not removed, normal paper feeding may become impossible.

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Contents Dot Matrix Printer SP300 Series Programmer’s Manual Page Table of Contents IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW2-1 OFF, SW2-2 on LED flashes Validation printing mode is set Basic OperationSwitch Operation Combined Switch Operation Self Print TestMicro Feed Feed + on Line + Power on Page Page Interface Specifications To Installation ManualSelectable. Refer to Installation Parity bit Odd, even or noneOutput DTR, FAULT, TXD, RCH, RTS Interface CircuitInput RXD, CTS Input TTY-RXD, TTY-RXDRInput RD, RS Output SD, CSConnectors and Signals RS-232CMA current loop option RS-422A optionInterface Connections Example of interface connections for IBM PCInstalling the Optional Interface Board Installing the optional interface boardDTR mode Data StructureDTR Mark DTR Space ON/X-OFF mode This mode accessed when the DIP switch 3-5 is OFFOFF Status STX-ETX mode Page STX-ETX mode flow diagram for host computer Handshaking Busy signals Interface TimingPulses Logic level Compatible with TTL levelTypical interface circuit This connector mates with an Amphenol 57-30360 connectorEmergency Suspension Operating Method This printer can print one line of validation printingPrinting Format Data formatOther GS data LFCutting Method Cutting positionAuto cutting control codes Other position to be observedControl Codes Used for Character Setting Control Codes Used for Line SpacingControl Codes Used for Download Characters Control Codes Used for Page LayoutControl Code Used for Graphics Printing Control Codes Used for Peripheral Units Other Control CodesFunction Function Function Function Control Codes Used for Line Spacing Set 1/8-inch line feed ESC 0 1BH 30H Sets page length at n inchesSet vertical tab positions Left end Printing area Left margin n Right margin n columns Set horizontal tab position Control Codes Used for Graphics Printing Set n/216-inch line feed simulation ESC 3 n 1BH 33H n Example Printing Possible Code Outline When the 5 × 9 font is set Definition of download charactersCode Outline Example Example of transmitting data 10 × n1 ms 10 × n2 ms Printing and paper feed are prohibited Other Control Codes Function Initialize printer ESC @ 1BH 40H ETX 03HFunction Character Code Tables U.S.A. & Europe DIP SW2-1 ON, SW2-2 onPage IBM Character Set #1 DIP SW2-1 OFF, SW2-2 on Page IBM Character Set #2 DIP SW2-1 ON, SW2-2 OFF Page Japan DIP SW2-1, OFF, SW2-2 OFF Page International Character Sets Memo Page Overseas Subsidiary Companies Star Micronics AMERICA, INC