INTRODUCTION
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".
The RP-3180 Thermal Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments
such as system ECR, POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral
equipment, etc.
NOTE: The socket-outlet shall be near the equipment and it shall be
easy accessible.
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.
All specifications are subjected to change without notice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Setting up the Printer ...............................................
1-1. Unpacking ............................................................................
1-2. Installing the printer ...............................................................
1-3. Using the Printer ....................................................................
Chapter 2. Connecting the cables .............................................
2-1. Connecting the AC Cable .......................................................
2-2. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer ................................
2-3. Connecting Interface Cable and Drawer Cable to the printer .....
Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper ............................................
3-1. Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll ......................................
3-2. Removing Jammed Paper .......................................................
3-3. Cleaning the Print Head ..........................................................
Chapter 4. The self test ..............................................................
Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping ..............................................
Chapter 6. DIP Switch Functions.................................................
Chapter 7. Interface ....................................................................
Chapter 8. Specification .............................................................
Chapter 9. PRINT CONTROL COMMAND ....................................
9-1 Command List ........................................................................
9-2 Descriptions of Each Item ........................................................
9-3 Control Commands .................................................................
Chapter 10. Printer Driver .........................................................
10-1 How to use Logo Download Tool ............................................
10-2 Setting Printer Properties .....................................................
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