Guide for TM-U220 Right Side Up Printing
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1. enabled Command name Function ESC lt Return home ESC Select peripheral device ESC c 3 Select paper sensor s to output paper end signals ESC c4 Select paper sensor s to stop printing ESC c5 Enable disable panel buttons GS A Execute test print GS C Edit NV user memory GS D Enable disable real time command GS E Set user setup command Q Note We don t ecommend transmiting these commands in the right side up printing mode Rev A 9 Confidential 2 3 3 Instant commands The commands in the following table are processed as soon as they are received by the printer during right side up printing mode Therefore if a printer receives a GS r GS I or GS a command the printer transmits the required status before printing the currrent stored text data Command name Function ESC p Generate pulse GS I Transmit printer ID GS a Enable disable Automatic Status Back ASB GS r Transmit status 2 3 4 Required to transmit at Beginning of the line command The commands in the following table must be transmitted to the printer at Beginning of the line when the printer isin the right side up mode If any of these commands is transmitted except at Beginning of the line the printed result is incorrect Command name Function ESC a Select justification ESC i Partial cut one point left cut Obsolete command ESC m Par2. Test printing ABC 123 Test printing ABC 123 Print image Rev A 2 2 2 3 Confidential Using DIP switch setting When your application uses a paper cut command ex GS V and doesn t use any forbidden commands you can use this method In this method set the 2 DIP switches as described below 1 Turn off DIP switch 1 2 receive buffer 4KB 2 Turn on DIP switch 1 1 TM U220 keeps the right side up printing mode always In this method TM U220 stores the all transmitted data from a host PC to the receive buffer always When the TM U220 prints the stored data it requires a cut command ex GS V to print stored print data Therefore if your application doesn t transmit any cut command your application have to be changed After the cut command is transmitted the TM U220 begins the storing again for next printing Q Note Don t apply this method for TM U220 type D because the printer doesn t have an autocutter In this method don t transmit the specific command GS z nL nH OE If you do so the printed result isn t guaranteed In this method there are some forbidden commands just as there are when using specific command method Check whether your application uses any forbidden commands or not See Forbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode on page 8 If your application uses any forbidden commands you have to change the application to us
3. 1 48 49 Function B m 65 66 0 lt n lt 255 Defines the end of a block of text to be printed in reverse order and performs a cut in the specified mode as following Printable data received between the start reverse block command and this command will be printed in reverse order Confidential m Function Function A 0 48 Defines the end of a block of text to be printed in reverse order 1 49 and executes a cut Function B 65 66 Defines the end of a block of text to be printed in reverse order and feeds paper to cutting position n x vertical motion unit and executes a cut eThe paper is completely or partially with one point left uncut cut depending on the printer model Note Once the block has been printed in reverse order a cut is performed If DIP switch 1 1 is ON reverse print mode will automatically restart If DIP switch 1 1 is OFF further data received after this command will be printed in normal sequence Blank lines received immediately before this cut command will not be processed in reverse order They will be processed immediately before the actual cut takes place Also an additional 3 lines are fed immediately before the cut takes place and an additional 6 lines are fed immediately after This adjustment improves the cut position relative to the receipt text This command is enabled only when processed at the beginning of the line If this command processed at at any other point the prin
4. Name The name of the command Format The code sequence Range Gives the allowable ranges if any for the arguments Description Describes the function of the command GS z nLnH OS Name Start reverse block Format ASCII GS Z nL nH 0 S Hex 1D 28 7A nL nH 30 53 Decimal 29 40 122 nL nH 48 83 Range nl 2 nH 0 Description Note Defines the start of a block of text to be printed in reverse order Printable data received after this command will be buffered i Once the iend reverse blocki command is received the entire block will be printed in reverse order Unprintable commands such as status reguests will be processed as they are received This command is ignored if the printer has already begun processing a block of text in reverse order This command is enabled only when processed at the beginning of the line If this command processed at any other point this command is ignored It is terminated and printed by the following commands Command name Function GS z200E End reverse block GS Vm Select cut mode and cut paper lt Function A gt GS Vmn Select cut mode and cut paper lt Function B gt Q Note On TM U220 Type D use the GS z 2 0 0 E command to terminate and print the defined block because TM U220 Type D doesn t hav e an autocutter ESC i and ESC m command are also terminate and print the defined block of text to be printed in reverese
5. User s Manual This provides basic handling procedures for the end user of the printer TM U220 Technical Reference Guide This provides the information on the TM H 000II printer for anyone who is developing hardware installations or programs Programmers will also want to consult other documents Key to Symbols The following symbols are used in the documentation for this product See the specific warnings and cautions at appropriate points throughout this guide Q Note Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Rev A iii Confidential iv Rev A Contents 1 What is right side up printing 1 1 How do the printer print at the right side up printing mode 2 How to right side up printing 000a 2 1 Using private command eae 2 1 1 The flow of using specific commands 2 1 2 Command Notation for the specific commands 2 1 3 The programming sample 2 2 Using DIP switch setting tens 2 3 Forbidden commands for right side up printing mode 2 3 1 Forbidden command during right side up printing mode 2 3 2 Restricted command during right side up printing mode 2 3 3 Print canceling command Confidential T What is Right Side up Printing Right side up printing is a printing mode for printers installed on a wall It reverses the printing result by buffering print data However the right side up print
6. data blocks by using a specific command Q Is the drawer kick out connection enabled during the right side up mode A It can be driven however the drive timing is slightly different Rev A 11 12 Confidential The command to kick out drawer ESC p it is processed before printing the currrent stored text data When using the specific commands we recommend to transmit the command after closing the reverse data block Rev A Confidential Confidential EPSON SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Printed in Japan
7. order However these commands are obsolete commands Obsolete commands These are commands that will not be supported by future printer models The description of each of these commands gives a better command to use for the same function Rev A GS z nLnH OE End reverse block Name Format Range Description Note GSVm GSVmn Q Note Confidential ASCII GS Zz nL nH 0 E Hex 1D 28 7A nL nH 30 45 Decimal 29 40 122 nL nH 48 69 nL 2 nH 0 Defines the end of a block of text to be printed in reverse order Printable data received between the istart reverse blocki command and this command will be printed in reverse order Data received after this command will be processed normally and will not be printed in reverse order This command is enabled only when processed at the beginning of the line If this command processed at any other point the printed result isnit guaran teed When DIP switch 1 1 is ON donit use this command If you do so the printing isnit guaranteed Function A Function B This command is a little changed for right side up printing from original command which is described in the ESC POS Application Programming Guide Name Format Range Description Rev A End reverse block and cut paper ASCII GS V m Function A Hex 1D 56 m Decimal 29 86 m ASCII GS V m n Function B Hex 1D 56 m n Decimal 29 86 m n Function A m 0
8. Confidential Guide for TM U220 Right Side Up Printing Rev A 404908400 Confidential All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation The contents of this document are covered by one or more of patents E
9. PSON and ESC POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation NOTICE The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Copyright 2004 by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano Japan Confidential CAUTIONS U This document shall apply only to the product s identified herein U No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation U The contents of this document are subject to change without notice Please contact us for the latest information JU While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions U Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein U Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions D Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems a
10. ands If the host PC transmits a forbidden command to the printer the printer may print incorrectly In this case you have to change your application ex cancel transmitting the restricted command or use another method using specific command Q Note When you use this method don t transmit the specific command to the printer If you do so the printer may not work correctly 2 Rev A Confidential 2 1 Using specific commands Before running the application program turn off DIP switch 1 1 printing mode normal and 1 2 receive buffer 4KB or you can t print with right side up printing mode 2 1 1 The flow of using specific commands The following figure shows the flow of right side up printing using specific commands Step1 Transmit GS z 2 0 0 S command to the printer this command means istart reverse block Step2 Transmit the print data for the reverse block right side up printing During this step the printer stores the print data in the receive buffer During this step some commands are forbidden to be transmitted to the printer See iForbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode page 8 i Step3 Transmit GS 2z 2 0 0 E command to the printer this command means end reverse block 1 End The printer prints the print data which is stored in step 2 Rev A Confidential 2 1 2 Command Notation for the specific commands
11. d Disadvantage transmit the specific command This method may provide you i right side up printingi Method Advantage without changing your application using DIP If your application transmits a prohibited command switch setting Disadvantage the printer may not print correctly Q Note We recommend the Using specific command method J Using specific command method In this method host PC has to transmit two extra commands A host PC must transmit the Start reverse block command at the beginning of right side up printing After transmitting the command and print data the host PC must transmit the End reverse block command at the end of right side up printing This method requirse programming of the application program however this is the best method J Using DIP switch setting method In this method the host PC must transmit a paper cut command ex GS V at end of printing to print However this method has a few limitations e The host PC is forbidden to transmit some ESC POS commands See Forbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode on page 8 e This method isn t guaranteed on TM U220 Type D It doesn t have an autocutter If your application programming uses a paper cut command already this method may provide you right side up printing without changing the application program However you should confirm that the host PC doesn t transmit any forbidden comm
12. e the right side up printing mode Forbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode This section describes common information for the both methods using specific commands using DIP switch setting About the right side up printing mode you should notice the Forbidden Restricted commands which can be divided into four command groups as described below LJ Forbidden command Restricted command J J Instant command J Reguired to transmit at Beginning of the line command Q Note During right side up printing mode means both during DIP switch 1 1 ON and between the specific command GS z nL nH 0 S and GS z nL nH OE Rev A Confidential 2 3 1 Forbidden commands The commands in the following table are forbidden to transmit to the printer when the printer is in the right side up mode When you transmit these commands the printed result may be incorrect Command name Function ESC amp Define user defined characters ESC Cancel user defined characters FSp Print NV bit image FSq Define NV bit image ESCD Set horizontal tab position 2 3 2 Restricted commands The operation of the commands in this table is a little different in the right side up mode than it is in the normal mode Small problems may occur in printing when these commands are used in the right side up mode For example there may be a difference in the time that the setting is
13. fferent During right side up printing mode specific command method or DIP switch setting method when a printer receives a GS r GS I or GS a comand the printer transmits the required status before printing the currrent stored text data Therefore if you use GS r and GS I to confirm the printer has printed print data these commands can t send you this information during right side up printing mode ASB status is transmitted from host PC the same as in normal mode However it is transmitted before printing the currrent stored text data when ASB function is set to enabled Q A utility can t work correctly for TM U220 A Sorry utilities can t use the right side up printing mode No utilities support the right side up printing mode Turn off DIP switch 1 1 normal printing mode when using a utility The printer doesn t print correctly in the right side up printing mode A Confirm the following items e Some commands are forbiden commands during the right side up printing mode Check whether your application transmits any prohibited command again please See Forbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode on page 8 e Turn off the DIP switch 1 2 receive buffer 4KB e Confirm that the receive buffer is not full When the receive buffer is full the print result isn t guaranteed Arrange your application to prevent a receive buffer full Ex Divide the text into two or more the reverse print
14. ing mode has the following limitations The right side up printing mode is for control with ESC POS commands The mode is not supported by any driver OPOS and Advanced printer driver APD or utility software Some ESC POS commands have restrictions during Right side up printing See Forbidden Restricted commands for right side up printing mode on page 8 The right side up printing mode has no guarantee at receive buffer full Therefore host PC should have a control to prevent it The right side up printing mode requires DIP switch 1 2 receive buffer 4KB to be turnedon The right side up printing mode is provided for Type B ANK and Type D ANK models only Type A or Multilingual models don t have this printing mode NI Note When you use this method don t turn on DIP switch 1 1 If you do so the printer may not work correctly 1 1 How does the printer print in the right side up printing mode Right side up printing prints as shown below Rev A BY c 2 g 06 8Z9GFEZI 5 ABCDEFG D D HIIADIIV 1234567890 Normal printing mode Right side up printing mode Confidential 2 How to use right side up printing There are two methods for right side up printing Any application program can use this method because this method controls the printer with a Method Advantage command using specific You have to arrange the application program to comman
15. rising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation TRADEMARKS EPSON and ESC POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation General Notice Other product and company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies ESC POS Proprietary Command System EPSON took the initiative by introducing ESC POS a proprietary POS printer command system including patented commands and enabling versatile POS system construction with high scalability Compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays this proprietary control system also offers the flexibility to easily make future upgrades Its popularity is worldwide Revision Information Revision Page Altered Items and Contents Rev A All pages Newly authorized Rev A i Confidential About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on the TM U220 printer for anyone who is using the right side up printing mode Confidential Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Software document name ESC POS Application Programming Guide Description This provides descriptions in Acrobat format of the commands used by each TM printer along with sample programs and other information about the printers TM U220
16. ted result isnit guaranteed For other notes see the IESC POS Application Programming Guide i Rev A Confidential 2 1 3 The programming sample The following sample program is written for Visual Basic When using this program turn off DIP switch 1 1 MSComm1 Output Chr 27 amp Chr 64 Sends ESC and 8 codes This is ESC command Sends GS z 2 0 0S code This is Start reverse block command MSComm1 Output Chr 29 amp Chr 40 amp Chr 122 amp Chr 2 amp Chr 0 8 Chr 48 amp Chr 83 MSComm1 Output These are printed with MSComm1 Output Chr 10 Sends LF code This is LF command MSComm1 Output right side up printing mode MSComm1 Output Chr 10 Sends LF code This is LF command MSComm1 Output Test printing ABC 123 8 Chr 10 MSComm1 Output Test printing ABC 123 8 Chr 10 MSComm1 Output Test printing ABC 123 amp Chr 10 Sends GS z 200E code This is End reverse block command MSComm1 Output Chr 29 amp Chr 40 amp Chr 122 amp Chr 2 amp Chr 0 8 Chr 48 amp Chr 69 MSComm1 Output Chr 29 amp V amp Chr 65 amp Chr 0 Sends GS V m n command paper feed amp cut Note the port open close section and other part are omitted This sample is just for explaining the flow These are printed with a right side up printing mode Test printing ABC 123
17. tial cut three points left cut Obsolete command ESCr Select print color GS z200S Start reverse block specific command GS z200E End reverse block specific command GSVm Select cut mode and cut paper lt Function A gt GSVmn Select cut mode and cut paper lt Function B gt Q Note The above commands except ESC i ESC m are described as This command is enabled only when processed at the beginning of the line in the ESC POS Application Programming Guide The ESC i and ESC m commands are also obsolete commands See Obsolete commands on page 4 Definition of Beginning of the line The beginning of the line meets all of the following conditions e No data exists in the print buffer e No spaces are skipped by HT in the print buffer 10 Rev A Confidential 3 FAQ Is there a driver that can use the right side up printing mode A Sorry no drivers or utilities canuse the right side up printing mode No printer drivers or utilities support the right side up printing mode the specific command method or DIP switch setting method If you use a driver or utility when the printer s DIP switch 1 1 is ON Right side up printing mode the printer s performance is not guaranteed Q During right side up printing mode can any status be transmitted from a printer as in normal printing mode A Any status will be transmitted from the printer to the host PC however the transmitted timing may be di
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