INTRODUCTION

The RP-3180 Thermal Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments such as system ECR, POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc.

The main features of the printer are as follows:

1.High speed printing: 180mm per second max.

2.Low noise thermal printing.

3.RS-232, Parallel, USB interface Selectable.

4.The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing.

5.Peripheral units drive circuit enables control of external devices such as cash drawer.

6.Bar code printing is possible by using a bar code command.

7.Support auto Store Logo or Hello Logo printing.

8.Enable to change some functions by DIP Switch.

Please be sure to read the instruction in this manual carefully before using your new RP-3180.

WARNING

Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the printer"OFF", before you connect or remove the cables on the rear side, in order to guard the printer against the static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static electricity,you should turn the printer"OFF".

NOTE: The socket-outlet shall be near the equipment and it shall be easy accessible.

All specifications are subjected to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Setting up the Printer

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1

-1.

Unpacking

1

1

-2.

Installing the printer

1

1

-3.

Using the Printer

2

Chapter 2. Connecting the cables

3

2

-1.

Connecting the AC Cable

3

2

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Connecting the AC adapter to the printer

3

2

-3.

Connecting Interface Cable and Drawer Cable to the printer

4

Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper

5

3

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Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll

5

3-2.

Removing Jammed Paper

6

3

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Cleaning the Print Head

6

Chapter 4. The self test

7

Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping

7

Chapter 6. DIP Switch Functions

8

Chapter 7. Interface

9

Chapter 8. Specification

11

Chapter 9. PRINT CONTROL COMMAND

12

9-1 Command List

12

9

-2 Descriptions of Each Item

13

9-3 Control Commands

13

Chapter 10. Printer Driver

29

10-1 How to use Logo Download Tool

30

10-2 Setting Printer Properties

32

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TVS electronic RP-3180 user manual Introduction, Table of Contents