BTP-M170 User’s Manual
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1 Overview

1.1 Outline

The BTP-M170 is a 9-pin serial impact dot matrix receipt printer offering high quality, high
speed, and stable performance. It is widely used in real-time printing on-site, such as POS
system and hospitality applications.
The BTP-M170 can be connected with other devices via parallel interface and serial interface,
and also offers drivers and applications under WINDOWS98 /NT4.0 /2000/2003/XP/Vista.

1.2 Features

¾ High printing speed.
¾ Easy operation and maintenance.
¾ Support marked paper and continuous paper for print.
¾ Compatible with various wide paper.
¾ Cash drawer control connector.
¾ Support multi-layer paper.
¾ Paper near end alarm optional.
¾ Buzzer alarm optional.

1.3 Model Classification

B T P - M 1 7 0
X X X X
a b c d e

¾ a Printer name

¾ b Interface type

R3: RS232 (DB25)
P1: CENTRONICS (DB25)

¾ c Paper near end module

Default: No paper near end module
Y1: With paper near end module

¾ d Color

I: Ivory (Default)
B: Black

¾ e Buzzer

Default: No buzzer
Y2: With buzzer