M S Cash Drawer Printer 7193 User Manual

7193 Thermal Receipt Printer  
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Quick Reference  
Quick Reference  
This Quick Reference will direct you to key areas of the Owner's Guide. For a  
complete listing of topics, see the Contents or Index.  
Ordering Paper and Supplies  
page 4  
Information on where and how to obtain paper and optional items.  
Setting Up the Printer  
page 9  
Basic requirements for unpacking and installing the printer.  
Loading and Changing Paper  
page 19  
A brief discussion of the simple paper loading procedure.  
Testing the Printer  
page 23  
Procedures for running a test to check the print quality of the printer.  
Solving Problems  
page 29  
What to do if a problem occurs.  
Diagnostics  
page 33  
A technical discussion of the three levels of diagnostics available.  
Communication Interfaces  
page 45  
Specifications for the RS-232 and Parallel communication interfaces.  
Commands  
page 63  
Lists and descriptions of the programming commands.  
Specifications  
page 101  
Technical specifications for the printer.  
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7193 Owner’s Guide  
How to Use This Book  
Use this book as an installation guide for setting up and preparing the printer to  
run, as a training guide for teaching users how to operate the printer, or as a  
reference for programming the host system to communicate with the printer. In  
addition, information is also provided about the character sets and graphics that  
are available. The book is divided into chapters that relate to each of these areas.  
See the Quick Reference, Contents, or Index for detailed listings.  
Who Should Use this Book?  
This book is intended as a general guide for operators and supervisors who need  
to know how to set up and use the printer. It is also intended as a technical guide  
for programmers and system integrators who need to know the technical  
information about the printer's communication and the programming commands  
used by the host system to control the functions of the printer.  
How to Obtain More Information  
For more information about the 7193 printer and to order the following  
documentation, please contact your Axiohm supplier:  
7193 Thermal Receipt Printer: Service Guide (7193-D200-V001)  
Service and disassembly procedures (you must be a trained service  
representative to service the printer)  
Parts Information Manual (7193-D300-V001)  
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Contents  
Contents  
About the 7193 Printer .......  
1
Models ..................................................................................................................2  
Communication Interfaces ...........................................................................2  
Options...........................................................................................................2  
Features.................................................................................................................2  
Thermal Printhead ...............................................................................................3  
Ordering Paper and Supplies..............................................................................4  
Ordering Thermal Paper...............................................................................4  
Ordering the Power Supply and Cables......................................................6  
Ordering the Printer Wall-Mount Kit..........................................................6  
Ordering Cash Drawers................................................................................6  
Cleaning the Printer .............................................................................................7  
Setting Up the Printer.........  
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What Is in the Box? ..............................................................................................9  
Removing the Packing Material...................................................................9  
Repacking the Printer..................................................................................10  
Choosing a Location ..........................................................................................11  
Setting Switches .................................................................................................12  
Attaching the Feet ..............................................................................................14  
Connecting Cash Drawer Cables ......................................................................15  
Connecting Communication and Power Cables..............................................16  
RS-232C Models ..........................................................................................16  
Parallel Models............................................................................................17  
Turning On the Printer ......................................................................................18  
Loading and Changing Paper ...........................................................................19  
When to Change the Paper.........................................................................19  
Removing the Paper Roll............................................................................20  
Putting In the Paper Roll ............................................................................21  
Advancing Paper.........................................................................................22  
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Testing the Printer .............................................................................................23  
Mounting the Printer on a Wall........................................................................25  
Mounting the Power Supply on a Wall............................................................27  
Solving Problems...............  
29  
Operator Panel Lights........................................................................................29  
Correcting Problems..........................................................................................30  
Operator-Correctable Conditions ..............................................................30  
Service-Related Problems...........................................................................30  
Contacting a Service Representative .........................................................31  
Diagnostics........................  
33  
Level 0 Diagnostics ............................................................................................33  
Level 1 Diagnostics ............................................................................................34  
Setting Data Error and Data Buffer options .............................................35  
Setting Printhead Resistance ......................................................................36  
Setting Default Lines per Inch....................................................................37  
Setting Partial Cut Distance .......................................................................38  
Ignoring/ Using the Carriage Return.........................................................39  
Running the Data Scope Mode ..................................................................40  
Testing Receipt Printing .............................................................................42  
Level 2 Diagnostics ............................................................................................43  
Level 3 Diagnostics ............................................................................................43  
Communication .................  
45  
Communication Overview ................................................................................45  
Interfaces......................................................................................................45  
Sending Commands....................................................................................45  
RS-232C Interface...............................................................................................46  
XON/ XOFF Protocol ..................................................................................47  
DTR/ DSR Protocol .....................................................................................47  
RS-232C Technical Specifications...............................................................48  
Parallel Interface ................................................................................................52  
Parallel Protocol ..........................................................................................52  
Parallel Technical Specifications ................................................................53  
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Commands ........................  
57  
Command List....................................................................................................57  
Printer Function Commands ......................................................................58  
Print Characteristics Commands ...............................................................60  
Graphics Commands ..................................................................................61  
Printer Status Commands...........................................................................61  
Real Time Commands.................................................................................62  
Bar Code Commands..................................................................................62  
Command Descriptions.....................................................................................63  
Printer Function Commands ......................................................................63  
Print Characteristics Commands ...............................................................73  
Graphics Commands ..................................................................................79  
Printer Status Commands...........................................................................84  
Real Time Commands.................................................................................87  
Bar Code Commands..................................................................................98  
Appendix A: Specifications.  
101  
Features.............................................................................................................101  
Reliability..........................................................................................................101  
Power Requirements........................................................................................102  
Environmental Conditions ..............................................................................102  
Dimensions and Weight ..................................................................................103  
Printing Specifications .....................................................................................103  
Print Zones .......................................................................................................104  
Density of Receipt Print Lines.........................................................................105  
Duty Cycle Restrictions (Printing Solid Blocks) ............................................105  
Appendix B: Print Characteristics  
107  
Index .................................................................................................................111  
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About the 7193 Printer  
About the 7193 Printer  
The 7193 thermal receipt printer is fast (at 600 lines per minute), quiet, and very  
reliable. With thermal printing technology, there is no ribbon cassette to change,  
and paper loading is extremely simple. The printer is small enough to fit almost  
anywhere and is easy to use with the receipt exiting from the top. There is no  
journal as it is kept electronically by the host system.  
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7193 Owner’s Guide  
Models  
There are several models of the 7193 depending on the communication interface  
and the combination of options selected.  
Communication Interfaces  
RS-232C  
Parallel  
See the “Communication” chapter later in this book for more information.  
Options  
The following options are available:  
Paper cutter  
Cash drawer drivers: will open a separately purchased cash drawer under  
software command  
Wall-mount kit for hanging the printer on a wall (see “Setting Up the Printer”  
later in this book)  
Features  
All models come with the following features:  
Remote power supply with wall-mount kit (see “Setting Up the Printer” later  
in this book)  
Drop-in paper loading which does not require using a spindle or threading  
the paper through a paper path  
Host-selectable 44 or 56 columns of print on 80 mm wide “fax grade” thermal  
paper  
600 print lines per minute  
Two resident selectable character sets:  
PC Code Page 437 (US)  
PC Code Page 850 (Multilingual)  
16K RAM available for downloadable character sets and bit-mapped graphics  
4K buffer  
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About the 7193 Printer  
History EEROM  
Speaker  
Resident bar codes  
Code 39  
UPC-A  
UPC-E  
JAN8 (EAN)  
JAN13 (EAN)  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Codabar  
Thermal Printhead  
The 7193 uses a thermal printhead which is extremely fast and quiet. Because it  
uses heat to print directly on paper, there is no cassette or ribbon to change,  
eliminating soiled fingers and paper dust.  
The printhead is designed for a very long life, but it may be replaced if needed.  
Only a trained service technician may replace the printhead. See “Solving  
Problems” later in this book to determine if the printhead needs to be replaced. If  
the printhead needs to be replaced, contact your Axiohm authorized service  
organization. See “Cleaning the Printer” later in this chapter for cleaning  
instructions for the printhead.  
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Ordering Paper and Supplies  
Thermal receipt paper and other supplies can be ordered from several  
recommended and qualified suppliers.  
Ordering Thermal Paper  
The 7193 requires “fax grade” thermal paper with the following dimensions:  
Diameter: 80 mm maximum (3.15 in.)  
Length: 83 meters (273 ft.)  
Width: 80 mm ± .5 mm (3.15 ± .008 in.)  
The paper must not be attached at the core or the printer will be damaged when  
the paper runs out. When the paper runs out, the printer stops printing and turns  
on the Paper Out light (red) on the operator panel. There is no indication or  
automatic signal when the paper runs low. It is recommended that you use a  
paper roll with a colored stripe at the end of the roll to indicate that the paper is  
running low.  
Recommended Suppliers  
The grades of paper listed here will give the best print quality. When more than  
one stock or paper grade number is listed, the first number (standard density)  
provides better image density. You may order paper directly from AT&T Global  
Information Solutions. Contact your Axiohm supplier for ordering paper  
manufactured by Kanzaki (paper grades listed on the next page).  
AT&T Global Information Solutions Company  
Media Products Division  
9995 Washington Church Road  
Miamisburg, OH 45342  
Voice: 1(800)543-8130 (toll free), or local listing of Media Products sales office  
Stock numbers: 878559 (standard density), 856966 (light density)  
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Kanzaki Specialty Papers  
In U.S. A.  
Imaging Products  
Voice: 1(413)736-3216, 1(800)628-8386 (toll free)  
Fax: 1(413)731-8864  
Paper grade: F380 (standard density), F180 (light density)  
In Japan:  
New OJI Paper Co., Ltd.  
Voice: (03)3563-4763  
Fax: (03)3563-1136  
Paper grade: KF-740-2EX (standard density), KF-740-1EX (light density)  
In Germany:  
Kanzan Spezialpapiere GMBH  
Voice: 011 49 2421 5924 20  
Paper grade: KF-60 (standard density), KF-50 (light density)  
Other Qualified Suppliers  
The following companies manufacture thermal receipt paper which has been  
tested with the 7193 and may be used if desired. Contact your Axiohm supplier  
for further information.  
Appleton Papers, Inc.  
Voice: 1(414) 734-9841  
Paper grade: T1012  
Arjo-Wiggins Thermal Papers, Ltd.  
Voice: 44 (0) 522 681212  
Fax: 44 (0) 522 690972  
Paper grade: S552, S662  
Nippon Paper Industry Co., Ltd.  
Business Communication Paper Division  
Voice: (03)3218-8049  
Fax: (03)3216-1397  
Paper grade: TP50 KS  
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Ordering the Power Supply and Cables  
Contact your Axiohm supplier to order the power supply and cables. The  
Axiohm numbers are for reference only. Suppliers may use different numbers.  
Power supply with attached cable (to printer)  
and wall-mount kit: 7193-F301  
Separate power supply cord (to outlet)  
Order for appropriate power connector  
United States:  
International:7193-F321  
United Kingdom:  
S.E.V.:  
7193-F320  
7193-F322  
7193-F323  
7193-F324  
7193-F325  
Australia:  
Japan:  
Communication cables  
RS-232C 25-pin (host) to 9-pin:  
1420-C001-0030 (3 meters—9.8 ft.)  
1416-C057-0030 (3 meters—9.8 ft.)  
1420-C003-0030 (3 meters—9.8 ft.)  
RS-232C 9-pin to 9-pin:  
Parallel 25-pin to 25-pin:  
Ordering the Printer Wall-Mount Kit  
Contact your Axiohm supplier to order the printer wall-mount kit. The Axiohm  
number below is for reference only. Other suppliers may use a different number.  
Printer wall-mount kit:  
7193-K260-V001  
Ordering Cash Drawers  
The following cash drawers may be used with the 7193 printer:  
AT&T Global Information Solutions  
(NCR Cash Drawer):  
Model 7052-K657  
M-S Cash Drawer Corp.:  
Model EP-125 K series,  
EP-127, EP-102  
APG Cash Drawer:  
Model 237  
Model SLD  
Indiana Cash Drawer:  
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About the 7193 Printer  
Cleaning the Printer  
There is no customer maintenance required for the 7193. However, you may  
occasionally clean the cabinet as needed to remove dust and finger marks. Use  
any household cleaner designed for plastics, but test it first on a small unseen  
area. The cabinet materials and finish are durable and are resistant to the  
following items:  
Cleaning solutions  
Lubricants  
Fuels  
Cooking oils  
Ultraviolet light  
If the receipt paper bucket is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
Caution: Do not spray or try to clean the thermal printhead or the inside of the  
printer with any kind of cleaner as this may damage the thermal printhead and  
the electronics.  
If the printhead appears dirty, wipe it with cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol. If  
spotty or light printing problems persist after cleaning the thermal printhead, see  
“Solving Problems” later in this book.  
Note: The thermal printhead does not normally require cleaning if the  
recommended paper grades are used. If non-recommended paper has been used  
for an extended period of time, cleaning the printhead with cotton swabs and  
rubbing alcohol will not be of much benefit. See “Recommended Suppliers”  
earlier in this chapter for the recommended paper grades.  
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Setting Up the Printer  
Setting Up the Printer  
What Is in the Box?  
The following items are packed in the shipping box:  
Printer enclosed in a plastic bag and foam pack  
Thermal paper roll, wrapped with a foam strip (inside printer)  
Test printout protecting the printhead (inside printer)  
7193 Setup and User's Guide  
Rubber feet and hook and loop fasteners (fasteners used to anchor printer)  
Power supply with attached cable (to printer) and related items  
Power cord (from power supply to outlet)  
Wall-mount holder for the power supply with screws and wall anchors  
Tie-wrap for cable  
These items may be ordered as options and will be shipped separately:  
Wall-mount kit for the printer  
Communication cable (from host system to printer)  
Cash drawer with cables (see “Ordering Cash Drawers” on page 6)  
Removing the Packing Material  
1. Remove the printer from the foam pack and open the receipt cover by pulling  
up on the front left corner.  
2. Remove the paper roll and test printout from inside the printer.  
3. Remove the foam strip from around the paper roll.  
4. Save all packing materials for future storing, moving, or shipping the printer.  
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Repacking the Printer  
1. Protect the printhead by placing a piece of receipt paper between the receipt  
cover and the printhead.  
2. Place the printer in the plastic bag and foam pack.  
3. Place the packed printer in the box and secure the box with packing tape.  
4. If you are sending the printer in for repair, call Axiohm IPB for a Return  
Authorization Number at (607)274-2402.  
Be prepared to answer questions concerning shipping and billing.  
5. After you have received a Return Authorization Number, send the printer to  
the following address:  
Axiohm IPB  
950 Danby Road  
Ithaca, NY 14850  
U.S.A.  
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Setting Up the Printer  
Choosing a Location  
The 7193 is compact and requires little counter space. It may even be mounted on  
a wall if space is at a premium. See “Mounting the Printer on a Wall” later in this  
chapter. The power supply may also be mounted on a wall or under a table. See  
“Mounting the Power Supply on a Wall” later in this chapter. Be sure to plan for  
the length of the communication and power cables when choosing a location.  
Make sure there is enough room to open the receipt cover and change the paper.  
The following illustration shows the actual dimensions of the printer, but leave  
several inches around the printer for connecting and accessing the cables.  
225 mm  
(8.85 in.)  
119 mm  
(4.69 in.)  
187 mm  
(7.35 in.)  
165 mm  
(6.50 in.)  
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Setting Switches  
A group of switches, called DIP switches, located on the bottom of the 7193 is  
used for the following purposes:  
To set variables for several printer functions (see the sections for the various  
printer functions in “Level 1 Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter)  
To perform diagnostic tests (see the sections for the various diagnostic tests  
in “Level 1 Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter)  
To set communication parameters for the RS-232C communication interface  
(see “RS-232C Switch Settings” in the “Communication” chapter)  
To set the data buffer for the Parallel communication interface (see “Parallel  
Switch Settings” in the “Communication” chapter)  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions.  
Before changing any of the switches, first run the print test to print out the  
current switch settings on the receipt. See “Testing the Printer” later in this  
chapter for instructions on running the print test and for a sample printout.  
Note: Switch #1 is used to toggle between regular communication with the host  
system and Level 1 Diagnostics (used for the printer functions and level 1  
diagnostic tests) as described below:  
Switch #1 set to OFF: printer is ready to communicate with the host system  
and receive data (online mode)  
Switch #1 set to ON: printer is in Level 1 Diagnostics (setup mode)  
If you want the printer to communicate with the host system, be sure switch 1 is  
OFF. Use a paper clip or other pointed object to set the switch.  
For additional information on the setup mode (Level 1 Diagnostics), see the  
“Diagnostics” chapter.  
Note: Some 7193 models may appear slightly different than what is shown in the  
illustration. The procedures are the same for all models unless otherwise noted.  
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Attaching the Feet  
Use the hook and loop fasteners to anchor the printer to a flat surface; be sure the  
surface is clean and dry. Use the rubber pads if you are mounting the printer on  
the wall. See “Mounting the Printer on a Wall” later in this chapter.  
Note: Some 7193 models may appear slightly different than what is shown in the  
illustration. The procedures are the same for all models unless otherwise noted.  
Slots for  
Rubber Pads  
or Hook & Loop  
Fasteners  
BottomofPrinter  
1. Remove the paper from the adhesive on the back of the pads or loop  
fasteners and affix them in the slots on the bottom of the printer.  
2. Attach the hook fasteners to the loop fasteners (if used).  
This will save you having to apply the hook fasteners separately and trying to  
match them to the loop fasteners on the printer.  
3. Remove the paper from the adhesive on the back of the hook fasteners and  
place the printer firmly on the selected surface.  
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Setting Up the Printer  
Connecting Cash Drawer Cables  
The cash drawer option allows up to two cash drawers to be connected to the  
printer in a system with a PC that has no connectors for the cash drawer cables.  
The cash drawer cables usually come with the cash drawer.  
The cash drawers are operated by software command from the host system  
through the printer. For additional information on the printer commands used by  
the host system to activate the cash drawers, see “Commands” later in this book.  
1. Plug the cash drawer cables into the connectors on the printer.  
The connectors are standard phone connectors.  
2. If only one cash drawer is used, plug the cable into the connector labeled 1.  
Note: Some 7193 models may appear slightly different than what is shown in the  
illustration. The procedures are the same for all models unless otherwise noted.  
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Connecting Communication and Power Cables  
The printer receives power from a power supply and uses one cable for  
communication and a separate cable for power.  
Caution: Be sure that all power is disconnected before connecting the cables.  
1. Turn off the host system or unplug the power supply if it is plugged in.  
2. Plug the power supply cable into the printer first, then plug the power cord  
into the power supply, then into an outlet.  
3. Connect the communication cable to the printer, then to the host system.  
RS-232C Models  
BottomofPrinter  
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Supply  
Connector  
PowerSupply  
CableRoute  
9-Pin  
Communication  
Connector  
Power  
SupplyCable  
Communication  
Cable  
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Parallel Models  
BottomofPrinter  
Power  
Supply  
Connector  
PowerSupply  
CableRoute  
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Power  
SupplyCable  
Communication  
Connector  
CashDrawer  
Drivers  
25-pinParallel  
Communication  
Cable  
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Turning On the Printer  
On Line  
Button  
OnLine  
On Line  
Light  
PaperOut  
Paper Out  
Light  
Paper Feed  
Operator Panel (Remote Printer)  
Note: The printer receives power when the power supply is on even if the printer  
is off-line. To remove power from the printer, press the On Line button to take  
the printer off-line (On Line light is off), then unplug the power supply power  
cord from the outlet.  
1. Press the On Line button on the operator panel to put the printer on-line.  
The printer goes through a self-test routine to ensure everything is working,  
then “beeps.” The On Line light (green) comes on indicating the printer is on-  
line. If the On Line light does not come on, or either the On Line light or  
Paper Out light flashes, see “Solving Problems” later in this book.  
2. Press the On Line button again to take the printer off-line.  
When the printer has completed its “startup” cycle it is ready to receive data. If  
the Paper Out light flashes, see “Solving Problems” later in this book.  
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Setting Up the Printer  
Loading and Changing Paper  
The 7193 features extremely simple paper loading. See the next two pages for  
detailed illustrations.  
If you are loading paper for the first time and have already taken the roll out, go  
to “Putting In the Paper Roll” later in this chapter. If you have not taken the roll  
out, continue with the following instructions. Although the illustrations show a  
used roll being removed, the instructions still apply to loading paper for the first  
time.  
When to Change the Paper  
You will need to change the paper when you see a colored stripe on the receipt  
paper or when the Paper Out light (red) on the operator panel turns on.  
Paper Low Stripe  
When the paper low stripe appears on receipts being printed, change the  
paper as soon as possible to avoid running out of paper part way through a  
transaction.  
Paper Out light  
When the Paper Out light (red) on the operator panel comes on, the paper is  
completely out. Do not run a transaction without paper: the data may be lost.  
Caution: Do not operate the printer or host system if the printer runs out of  
paper. The printer will not operate without paper, but it may continue to accept  
data from the host system. Because the printer cannot print any transactions, the  
data may be lost.  
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Removing the Paper Roll  
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Putting In the Paper Roll  
Before putting in a new roll, tear off the end of the roll so that the edge is loose.  
Place the roll into the bin with a few inches of  
Close the cover.  
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if printer is vertically mounted).  
Warning: Be sure the paper unrolls from the  
bottom of the roll. Otherwise the paper will jam.  
Remove the excess paper by tearing it against  
the tear off blade.  
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Advancing Paper  
OnLine  
PaperOut  
Paper  
Feed  
Button  
Paper Feed  
Operator Panel  
Note: Some 7193 models may appear slightly different than what is shown in the  
illustration. The procedures are the same for all models unless otherwise noted.  
1. To advance the receipt paper, press the Paper Feed button on the operator  
panel. The cover must be closed.  
2. Tear off the excess paper against the tear off blade.  
The paper is not cut if it has been manually advanced on printers with the  
knife option  
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Testing the Printer  
Run this test to check the printer. The test prints the settings for several functions,  
prints all variations of the character sets, and partially cuts the paper between  
each variation. See the “Diagnostics” chapter for a description of the functions.  
A sample printout (RS-232C) is shown later in this section. The printouts for other  
models models are similar. The test ends with a partial cut, then begins again.  
Several feet of paper can be used to print one pass of the test.  
Additional diagnostic tests may be performed by a trained service representative.  
For more information, see “Diagnostics” later in this book.  
1. Press the On Line Button on the operator panel to take the printer off-line.  
The On Line light turns off indicating the printer is off-line.  
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed button while pressing the On Line Button.  
3. Let go of the Paper Feed button once the printing begins.  
The printer begins printing the data and character sets. This can be given to a  
service representative if it appears there is a problem.  
4. To stop the test, press the On Line button.  
The On Line light turns off indicating the printer is off-line.  
5. To return to the on-line mode, press the On Line button again.  
The printer is ready to receive and print data from the host system.  
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Button  
OnLine  
PaperOut  
Paper  
Feed  
Button  
Paper Feed  
Operator Panel  
3cx39pi  
Sample Test Print  
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Setting Up the Printer  
Mounting the Printer on a Wall  
Use the wall-mount kit to mount the printer vertically on a wall. See “Ordering  
Paper and Supplies” in the chapter, “About the 7193 Printer,” for information on  
ordering the printer wall-mount kit.  
The kit contains a mounting bracket, screws with plastic anchors, and a label.  
Once the printer is mounted on the wall, the operator panel will be upside down.  
The label corrects this so the panel can be easily read.  
Select a wall that is accessible, but away from main traffic to keep the printer  
from being bumped or knocked off. Be sure there are no hidden wires or other  
obstructions in the wall where you mount the printer. Keep in mind the length of  
the cables when mounting the printer on the wall.  
Be sure that the rubber pads have been attached to the bottom of the printer. See  
“Attaching the Feet” earlier in this chapter. The rubber pads help the printer to fit  
snugly against the mounting bracket.  
You will need a 1/ 4 inch drill bit and either a Phillips or standard screwdriver  
(screws are combination Phillips and pan-slotted).  
1. Using the bracket as a template, mark and drill a hole for each plastic anchor  
1.25 inches deep.  
2. Insert the anchors into the holes so they are flush with the wall surface and  
screw the bracket against the wall, tightening the screws so that the plastic  
anchors expand and hold firmly in the wall.  
Do not overtighten the screws.  
Note: Because the power cable and communication cable connect to the bottom  
of the printer, they must be connected before the printer can be attached to the  
bracket. If you haven't connected the cables to the printer, do so now. See  
“Connecting Communication and Power Cables” earlier in this chapter.  
3. Line up the tabs of the bracket with the slots on the back of the printer and  
attach the printer to the bracket.  
4. Place the label on the cover.  
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158.5mm  
6.24 in.  
69.8mm  
2.75 in.  
Plastic  
Anchors  
Screws  
79.2mm  
3.12 in.  
31.8mm  
1.25 in.  
30.5mm  
1.20 in.  
158.5mm  
6.24 in.  
19.5mm  
0.75 in.  
19.5mm  
0.75 in.  
Bracket  
F e e d P a p e r  
Paper Feed  
O u t P a p e r  
L i n e O n  
PaperOut  
OnLine  
Paper  
Release  
Slots  
Tabs  
Bracket  
Back of  
the Center  
7193  
Printer  
Operator  
Panel  
Label  
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Mounting the Power Supply on a Wall  
The power supply comes with a wall-mount kit to mount the power supply on  
the wall or under a table. See “Ordering Paper and Supplies” in the chapter,  
“About the 7193 Printer,” for information on ordering the power supply and  
wall-mount kit.  
The kit contains a holder and screws with plastic anchors. Be sure there are no  
hidden wires or other obstructions in the wall where you mount the power  
supply.  
You will need a 1/ 4 inch drill bit and either a Phillips or standard screwdriver  
(screws are combination Phillips and pan-slotted).  
1. Using the bracket as a template, mark and drill a hole for each plastic anchor  
1.25 inches deep.  
2. Insert the anchors into the holes so they are flush with the wall surface and  
screw the holder against the wall, tightening the screws so that the plastic  
anchors expand and hold firmly in the wall.  
Do not overtighten the screws.  
Note: You must unplug the power cord in order to place the power supply in the  
holder. First, take the printer off-line by pressing the On Line button on the  
operator panel (the On Line light goes off indicating the printer is off-line),  
unplug the power cord from the outlet, then unplug the power cord from the  
power supply.  
3. Place the power supply in the holder.  
4. Plug the power cord into the power supply.  
5. Plug the power cord into an outlet.  
Note: You can use the tie-wrap to wrap the power supply cable to keep it out of  
the way.  
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1.75 in.  
21.8mm  
.875 in.  
19.1mm  
.75 in.  
Plastic  
Anchor  
57.2mm  
2.25 in.  
Screws  
107.9mm  
4.25 in.  
141.8mm  
5.58 in.  
26.4mm  
1.04 in.  
Holder  
96.0mm  
3.78 in.  
Power  
Supply  
Cable  
Power  
Supply  
Holder  
AC Cord  
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Solving Problems  
Solving Problems  
The 7193 printer is a simple, generally trouble-free printer, but from time to time  
minor problems may occur. For example, the power supply may be interrupted  
or the printhead may overheat for some reason.  
Lights on the operator panel will signal that something may not be operating  
properly: one green light and one red light may either flash or glow continuously  
as described in the following table and on the following pages.  
Operator Panel Lights  
The following chart describes the operator panel lights. See “Correcting  
Problems” on the next page for more information about each of these conditions.  
Light  
Condition  
1 On  
Meaning  
Action Required  
Printer is on-line  
None  
Green  
Green  
1 Off  
Printer is unplugged or off- Connect printer to host or  
line  
power supply and turn on  
Set DIP switch #1 to Off (see  
“Setting Switches,” p. 12)  
None  
1 Flashing Printer is in diagnostics  
mode  
Green  
2
Off  
No fault conditions  
Red  
2
On  
Paper out, cover open, or  
knife won't home  
Reload paper, close cover, or  
clear paper jam  
Red  
2
Flashing Printhead too hot or  
voltages out of range  
Wait for printhead to cool down  
Red  
1
Light labeled On Line.  
Light labeled Paper Out.  
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Correcting Problems  
Operator-Correctable Conditions  
The following conditions can be corrected generally without calling for service.  
However, if problems persist, contact your service representative. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on the next page.  
Paper Out  
Replace the paper roll. Do not operate the printer or host system if the printer  
runs out of paper. The printer will not operate without paper, but it may continue  
to accept data from the host system. Because the printer cannot print any  
transactions, the data may be lost.  
See “Loading and Changing Paper” on page 19 for more information. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on the next page.  
Knife Failure or Paper Jam  
A problem or jam has occurred with the knife. Open the receipt cover and  
visually inspect the knife inside the cover. Clear any jammed paper you can see.  
Tear off any excess paper against the tear off blade.  
Contact your service representative if this does not resolve the problem. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on the next page.  
Receipt Cover Open  
Check that the receipt cover is completely closed. You can tell if it is not closed  
properly if it swings open easily. When closed properly, it requires some exertion  
to open because of the snug fit.  
Service-Related Problems  
The following problems may require you to contact your service representative to  
correct the problem.  
Print Head Over/Under Temperature  
There is a problem with the temperature of the printhead. It must remain within  
a certain temperature range to operate properly. This problem will most often  
occur when the printhead overheats rather than running under temperature.  
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The printhead may overheat when printing in a room where the temperature is  
above the recommended operating temperature or when printing graphics  
continuously. In either case, the printer will shut off. See “Appendix A:  
Specifications” for information on the recommended temperature range for  
operating the printer and on the restrictions of continuous graphics printing.  
If the operating temperature is too hot, adjust the room temperature or move the  
printer to a cooler location. If the printhead is overheating because of printing  
graphics continuously, reduce the demand on the printer.  
If the printer continues to overheat, contact your service representative. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on this page.  
No Power to Printer or Power Voltages Incorrect  
The power being supplied to the printer is not in the normal range. Check that all  
connections are correct. Make sure the power supply is plugged in and that the  
printer is on-line.  
Contact your service representative if this does not resolve the problem. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on this page.  
Print is Light or Spotty  
The printhead may be dirty. Clean it with cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol.  
Caution: Do not spray the thermal printhead with household cleaner as this may  
damage it and the electronics.  
Note: The thermal printhead does not normally require cleaning if the  
recommended paper grades are used. If non-recommended paper has been used  
for an extended period of time, cleaning the printhead with cotton swabs and  
rubbing alcohol will not be of much benefit. See “Recommended Suppliers” on  
page 4 for the recommended paper grades.  
Contact your service representative if the problem is still not resolved. See  
“Contacting a Service Representative” on this page.  
Contacting a Service Representative  
For serious problems, such as the ones mentioned in the previous section, contact  
your Axiohm authorized service organization to arrange for a service call.  
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Diagnostics  
Diagnostics  
The following diagnostic tests are available for the 7193:  
Level 0 Diagnostics  
Performed during the startup cycle  
Level 1 Diagnostics (setup mode)  
Available in a dedicated environment and accessed through the DIP Switches  
Level 2 Diagnostics  
Performed during normal printer operation  
Level 0 Diagnostics  
The printer performs level 0 diagnostics during the startup cycle when power is  
supplied or the printer is brought on-line. Level 0 diagnostics comprise the  
following actions:  
Motors are turned off  
Microprocessor timing is checked, CRC check of the firmware ROM is  
performed, external RAM is read (failure causes level 0 diagnostics to stop;  
the printer beeps once when the test is successfully completed)  
Checks if paper is present  
Homes knife (failure causes a fault condition)  
Checks if receipt cover is closed (failure does not interrupt the startup cycle)  
When the last step is complete, the Paper Feed button is enabled and the printer  
is ready for normal operation. Information about the test is available to the  
communication interface through the commands.  
If the printer has not been turned on before, or a new EEROM has been installed,  
the default values for the printer settings (set in Level 1 Diagnostics) will be  
loaded into the EEROM. The printer beeps twice when this occurs. See the tables  
in “Level 1 Diagnostics” for the printer settings. If the printer beeps twice at any  
other time, it indicates that the EEROM has failed.  
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Level 1 Diagnostics  
Level 1 Diagnostics (setup mode) allow you to change the settings for various  
printer functions (described on the following pages) and to run certain tests  
using the DIP switches.  
Keep the following information in mind when changing the settings:  
Turn the power off (not required, but recommended): press the On Line  
button (although the printer still receives power, this is sufficient for  
changing the DIP switches)  
The settings can only be changed when the printer is in level 1 diagnostics  
(setup mode): switch 1 must be set to On.  
Turn the power back on. The printer beeps, and the On Line light (green)  
blinks.  
Once the settings have been changed and stored in the EEROM, the DIP  
switches must be set back to the on-line settings for the printer to operate.  
The stored settings for the functions are printed with a dump of all resident  
characters during a print test. See “Testing the Printer” on page 23.  
The default settings are set at the factory and are stored in the history  
EEROM.  
Caution: If you change the switch settings, be sure they are the correct settings  
for that particular function or test to avoid accidentally changing the settings for  
another function or test. If the settings are accidentally changed, use the switch  
settings shown in the tables throughout this section to change those settings back.  
If you need assistance, contact your service representative.  
The functions and tests are described in the following order in this section:  
Setting Data Error (RS-232C only) and Data Buffer options  
Setting printhead resistance  
Setting default lines per inch  
Setting partial cut distance  
Ignoring/ using the carriage return  
Running the data scope mode  
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Setting Data Error and Data Buffer options  
This function allows you to select the handling of data reception errors (RS-232C  
only) and to select the size of the data buffer.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions. Run the print test to see what the current  
selections are for this function. See “Testing The Printer” On Page 23.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table you want for data reception errors  
and the data buffer.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Option  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
1, 2  
2
“?” for Data Errors  
Ignore Data Errors  
1,  
4K Byte Data Buffer  
3
On  
1
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
One Line Data Buffer  
Default  
2
RS-232C only  
Choose one of the Data Errors options and one of the Data Buffer options.  
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Setting Printhead Resistance  
This function allows you to change the setting for the printhead resistance. The  
setting (A-H) must match the letter stamped on the heatsink in back of the  
printhead. This is visible only by removing the L cover (operator panel) of the  
printer. Only a trained service representative may remove this cover.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions. Run the print test to see what the current  
selection is for this function. See “Testing The Printer” On Page 23.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table that match the letter stamped on  
the heatsink in back of the printhead.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Printhead Setting  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Setting Default Lines per Inch  
This function allows you to set the default for lines per inch to either 7.6 or 6.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions. Run the print test to see what the current  
selection is for this function. See “Testing The Printer” On Page 23.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table that match the lines per inch  
setting you want as the default setting (when the printer is powered up).  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Default LInes per Inch  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
7.6 (Factory Setting)  
6.0  
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Setting Partial Cut Distance  
This function allows you to change the length of the partial knife cut: the higher  
the number, the longer the cut.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions. Run the print test to see what the current  
selection is for this function. See “Testing The Printer” On Page 23.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table that match the cut distance value  
you want (the higher the number, the longer the cut ).  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Cut Distance Value  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
0
1
2
3
4
5 (Default)  
6
7
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Ignoring/Using the Carriage Return  
This function allows the printer to ignore or use the Carriage Return (Hex 0D)  
command depending on the application. Some applications expect the command  
to be ignored while others use the command as a print command.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table that match you want for ignoring  
or using the Carriage Return command.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Option  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
Ignore CR (Hex 0D)  
Off  
Use CR (Hex 0D) as  
Print Command  
(Default)*  
*Emulates the NCR 7150™ printer.  
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Running the Data Scope Mode  
This test prints a Hex dump of all data sent to the printer: “1” prints as Hex 31,  
“A” as Hex 41 and so on. This helps troubleshoot communication problems, and  
runs during a normal host application (after being enabled in level 1 diagnostics).  
Enter the Data Scope Mode  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions. Run the print test to see if the Data Scope  
Mode is on or off. See “Testing The Printer” On Page 23.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM and enable the  
Data Scope Mode.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
5. Turn the power off.  
6. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
7. Turn the power back on.  
The printer is on-line and can communicate with the host system.  
8. Run a transaction from the host system.  
All commands and data sent from the host system will be printed as Hex  
characters as shown in the following illustration.  
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1BH  
61H 00H 1BH 64H 06H 1BH 6DH 16 H0CH 1BH 21H  
30H 20H 37H 31H 35H 36H 20H 54H 68H 65H 72H  
6DH 61H 6CH 2FH 49H 6DH 70H 61H 63H 74H 0AH  
1BH 21H 20H 54H 54H 77H 6FH 20H 48H 65H 61H  
Datascope Mode Print Test  
Exit the Data Scope Mode  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Set the switches to the settings in the table.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
3. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM and disable the  
Data Scope Mode.  
The On Line light (green) blinks.  
4. Turn the power off.  
5. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
6. Turn the power back on.  
The printer is on-line and can communicate normally with the host system.  
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Testing Receipt Printing  
This function allows you to select various print tests. You can also test the  
printing by following the procedures in “Testing the Printer” on page 23 without  
having to change the DIP switches. A sample test printout is on page 24.  
Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and  
should generally not be changed. If you must change the settings, do so carefully  
to avoid changing other functions.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Turn the printer over and note what the current DIP switch settings are.  
3. Set the switches to the settings in the table that match the test you want.  
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Option  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
1
Sample Receipt  
Continuous Sample  
Receipt  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
1
Character Sets  
Continuous Character  
2
Sets  
1
The Paper Feed button is used to begin the test.  
Default  
2
4. Turn the power back on to enter the settings into the EEROM.  
The On Line light (green) blinks. If either the continuous sample receipt or the  
continuous character sets is selected, the printer will automatically begin  
printing.  
5. Press the Paper Feed button to print the sample receipt or the character sets  
(whichever was selected).  
6. Press the Paper Feed button or turn the printer off to stop the test.  
7. Turn the power off.  
8. Set the DIP switches to the former settings.  
DIP switch 1 must be Off to return the printer to the on-line mode.  
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Diagnostics  
Level 2 Diagnostics  
Level 2 diagnostics run during normal printer operation. When the following  
conditions occur, the printer automatically turns off the appropriate motors and  
disables printing to prevent damage:  
Paper out, cover off, or knife unable to home  
Printhead too hot or voltages out of range  
The lights on the operator panel will signal when these conditions occur as well  
as indicate what state or mode the printer is in. See “Solving Problems” earlier in  
this book for a table describing the operator panel lights and for general  
troubleshooting information.  
Level 3 Diagnostics  
Level 3 diagnostics keep track of the following tallies and prints them on the  
receipt during the print test. See the sample test printout on page 24.  
Number of lines printed  
Number of knife cuts  
Number of hours the printer has been on  
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Communication  
Communication Overview  
In order for a receipt to be printed, a program must be in place that translates the  
data from the host system into a language that the printer can understand. This  
program must tell the printer exactly how to print each character. This chapter  
describes how to create such a program or modify an existing one.  
Interfaces  
In order for the printer to communicate with the host, a communication link must  
be set up. The 7193 supports the following three communication interfaces:  
RS-232C Interface  
Parallel Interface  
Each of these has a protocol associated with it that the host must understand and  
adhere to. Only when the interface parameters are matched and the proper  
protocol is used will the host and the printer be able to communicate. See the  
respective sections in this chapter for a description of the protocol associated  
with each type of interface.  
Sending Commands  
Once the communication link is established, commands can be sent to the printer.  
This section describes how to send commands to the printer using DOS and  
BASIC. This section does not take into account the necessary protocol, but is  
meant as a general introduction to how the printer functions.  
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Using DOS to Send Commands  
One way of getting commands to the printer is to send them directly from DOS.  
For example, the command  
COPY CON: COM1:  
sets the computer up such that the Hex code corresponding to any key that was  
pressed would be sent to the communication port COM1 when the COPY mode  
is exited. If the printer is connected to COM1, then the data will go to the printer.  
Exit the COPY mode by typing  
CTRL Z  
and then pressing the ENTER key. Once the computer knows to direct data from  
any print command to the proper port, commands can be sent from any software  
program.  
Using BASIC to Send Commands  
In BASIC, printer commands are sent as a string of characters preceded by the  
LPRINT command. For example,  
LPRINT CHR$(&H0A)  
sends the hexadecimal number 0A to the printer, which causes the printer to  
print the contents of its print buffer. Previously sent commands tell the printer  
exactly how this data should appear on the paper. For example,  
LPRINT CHR$(&H12); "ABC"; CHR$(&H0A)  
sends the Hex numbers 12 41 42 43 0A to the printer. This causes the printer to  
set itself to double wide mode (12), load the print buffer with “ABC” (41 42 43),  
and finally, print (0A). Again, the communication link that the BASIC program  
outputs to must be matched to that of the printer.  
RS-232C Interface  
The RS-232C interface uses either XON/ XOFF or DTR/ DSR protocol. For  
XON/ XOFF, a particular character is sent back and forth between the host and  
the printer to regulate the communication. For DTR/ DSR, changes in the  
DTR/ DSR signal coordinate the information flow.  
The RS-232C version of the 7193 offers the standard options which are selected  
with the DIP switches. The switch settings are shown on page 50.  
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XON/XOFF Protocol  
The XON/ XOFF characters coordinate the information transfer between the  
printer and the host system. The printer sends an XON character when it is ready  
to receive data and it sends an XOFF character when it cannot accept any more  
data. The software on the host system must monitor the communication link as  
shown in the following flowchart in order to send data at the appropriate times.  
13 HEX  
XOFF  
Was an XON  
or XOFF charactor  
last received?  
Wait for  
XON character  
XON  
11 HEX  
Send Data  
XON character = Hex 11.  
XOFF character = Hex 13.  
DTR/DSR Protocol  
The DTR signal is used to control data transmission to the printer. It is driven  
low when the printer is ready to recieve data and driven high when it cannot  
accept any more data. Data is transmitted from the printer after it confirms that  
the DSR signal is low.  
High  
Is DTR  
High or Low  
Wait for  
DTR to Go Low  
Low  
Send Data  
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RS-232C Technical Specifications  
This section describes the pin settings for the connectors and the RS-232C  
interface parameters.  
Connectors  
The following illustration shows the RS-232C communication connector and pin  
assignments. The connector is a 9-pin male D-shell connector and is located in the  
hollow cavity under the printer.  
Pin Numbers Function  
Function  
Logic Ground 5  
DTR 4  
9 Not Used  
8 CTS  
TXD 3  
7 RTS  
RXD 2  
6 DSR  
Not Used 1  
Shell-FrameGround  
Printer View (Male)  
With RS-232C, the 7193 is always remotely powered. The following illustration  
shows the power cable connector and pin assignments. The power cable  
connector is 6-pin mini DIN plug and is located in the small cavity under the  
printer at the front.  
Shell Frame Ground  
6 +24 Volts  
4 +24 Volts  
Return 5  
Return 3  
Return 1  
2 +24 Volts  
Pin View End  
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Cash Drawer Connectors  
The following illustration shows the pinouts for the cash drawer connector.  
Pin 1  
Pin 6  
The following table shows the pinouts for cash drawers 1 and 2. The cash drawer  
connectors are located at the rear of the printer.  
RS-232C Printers  
Pin Number  
Cash Drawer 1 Connector  
Frame Ground  
Cash Drawer 2 Connector  
Frame Ground  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Drawer 1 Solenoid  
Drawer 1 Status Switch  
+24 Volts (to Solenoid +)  
Drawer 2 Solenoid  
Drawer 2 Solenoid  
Drawer 2 Status Switch  
+24 Volts (to Solenoid +)  
Drawer 1 Solenoid  
Ground (Status Switch Return) Ground (Status Switch Return)  
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Switch Settings  
The DIP switches are located on the printed circuit board and are accessed from  
the bottom of the printer. You do not need to remove any covers to change the  
DIP switches.  
The DIP switches are used to set the RS-232C parameters and the Data Error and  
Data Buffer options as shown. These parameters must match those of the host  
system in order for the host system and the printer to communicate. See “Level 1  
Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter for more information.  
Caution: The switches can also be used for setting other functions and tests. Be  
careful when setting the switches for the RS-232C settings that you do not  
accidentally change the settings for the other functions and tests.  
Use a paper clip or other pointed object to set the switches.  
1. Press the On Line button to take the printer off-line.  
2. Turn the printer over and set the switches to the desired settings shown in  
the table on the next page.  
Switch 1 must be set to Off when setting switches for the RS-232C settings.  
This puts the printer in the on-line mode to communicate with the host  
system.  
Caution: Do not set DIP switch 1 to On. Setting switch 1 to On puts the printer in  
level 1 diagnostics (setup) mode where other functions and tests can be changed.  
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DIP Switch Settings for RS-232C Parameters  
Switch  
Settings  
Description  
1
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
5
RS-232C Communication: On-line Mode (Default)  
Level 1 Diagnostics: Setup Mode  
DTR/ DSR Protocol (Default)  
XON/ XOFF Protocol  
Parity Disabled (Default)  
Parity Enabled  
2
3
4
Odd Parity  
Even Parity  
5, 6  
6
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
19,200 Baud  
9600 Baud (Default)  
4800 Baud  
1200 Baud  
Note: The following options are set with the printer in the setup mode. See  
“Level 1 Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter for more information.  
DIP Switch Settings for Data Error and Data Buffer Options (Choose one from each option)  
Switch 1  
On  
Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Option  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
“?” for Data Errors*  
Ignore Data Errors  
4K Byte Data Buffer*  
One Line Data Buffer  
On  
On  
On  
*Default  
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Parallel Protocol  
The 7193 uses a standard PC-compatible parallel interface. The following  
illustration shows the timing diagram for the interface protocol.  
1. ACK/ will not go high until STROBE/ goes high.  
2. When the printer is not ready to receive more data, ACK/ will be sent, but  
BUSY will remain high.  
3. When the power is turned on or the printer is reset, an ACK/ will be sent  
during initialization.  
4. Typical time from STROBE/ to ACK/ is approximately 44 µ seconds.  
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Parallel Technical Specifications  
Parallel Connectors  
The following illustration shows the Parallel communication connector and pin  
assignments. The connector is at the rear of the printer.  
Function  
Pin Numbers  
Pin Numbers  
Function  
The connector for the power supply cable has the following pin assignments. The  
power cable connector is in the small cavity under the printer at the front.  
Shell Frame Ground  
6 +24 Volts  
4 +24 Volts  
Return 5  
Return 3  
Return 1  
2 +24 Volts  
Pin View End  
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Cash Drawer Connectors  
The following illustration shows the pinouts for the cash drawer connector.  
Pin 1  
Pin 6  
The following table shows the pinouts for cash drawers 1 and 2. The cash drawer  
connectors are located at the rear of the printer.  
Parallel Printers  
Pin Number  
Cash Drawer 1 Connector  
Frame Ground  
Cash Drawer 2 Connector  
1
2
Frame Ground  
Drawer 1 Solenoid  
Drawer 2 Solenoid (Optional  
by jumper: JPR4)  
3
4
5
Drawer 1 Status Switch  
+24 Volts (to Solenoid +)  
Drawer 2 Status Switch  
+24 Volts (to Solenoid +)  
Drawer 2 Solenoid (Optional by Drawer 2 Solenoid  
jumper: JPR3)  
6
Ground (Status Switch Return) Ground (Status Switch Return)  
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Parallel Switch Settings  
The DIP switches are not used by the Parallel interface except for selecting the  
size of the data buffer and for running diagnostic tests, which must be done while  
the printer is in level 1 diagnostics (setup mode) with switch 1 set to On. See  
“Level 1 Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter for more information.  
When switch 1 is set to Off, the printer is on-line and ready to communicate with  
the host system. Switches 2-6 are not used at any time the printer is on-line, and  
they are set to Off at the factory.  
Caution: The switches can also be used for setting other functions and tests. Be  
careful when setting the switches for the Data Buffer settings that you do not  
accidentally change the settings for the other functions and tests.  
Note: The Data Buffer option is set with the printer in the setup mode. See  
“Level 1 Diagnostics” in the “Diagnostics” chapter for more information.  
Switch 1  
Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Option  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On-line  
1
2
On  
4K Byte Data Buffer  
1
One Line Data Buffer  
On  
1
Printer is off-line  
Default  
2
Choose one of the Data Buffer options.  
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Commands  
The commands control all operations and functions of the 7193 printer, from  
selecting the size and placement of characters and graphics on the receipt to  
feeding and cutting the paper.  
Note: All versions of the 7193 use the same commands as listed in this section  
unless otherwise noted. For example, the Parallel interface does require unique  
commands for controlling the cash drawer.  
The 7193 commands emulate two printers: the NCR 7150™ Multifunction printer  
and the Epson TM-T80™ Thermal printer. Any of the commands from either set  
may be used in any combination to program a host system to communicate with  
the 7193 (unless otherwise noted).  
Some commands listed and described here are not implemented in the 7193 (they  
are identified as not implemented). If received, they are ignored and not sent to  
the print buffer as data. Non-legal commands are sent to the print buffer as data.  
Command List  
This section groups the commands according to the following categories:  
Printer Function Commands  
Print Characteristics Commands  
Graphics Commands  
Printer Status Commands  
Real Time Commands  
Bar Code Commands  
Within each group, the commands are listed in numerical order of their Hex  
codes. The page number refers to where a complete description of each command  
is given in the “Command Descriptions” section which begins on page 63.  
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Printer Function Commands  
These commands control the following basic printer functions and are listed in  
numerical order of their Hex codes:  
Printing  
Feeding the paper  
Resetting the printer  
Cutting the paper  
Opening the cash drawers  
Printer Function Commands  
Hex Code  
09  
Command  
Page  
63  
63  
64  
64  
64  
65  
65  
65  
66  
Horizontal Tab  
Line Feed  
0A  
0D  
Carriage Return  
Clear Printer  
Feed n Print Lines  
Feed n Dot Rows  
Add n Extra Dot Rows  
Print  
10  
14 n  
15 n  
16 n  
17  
19  
Full Knife Cut  
1B 69  
1A  
Partial Knife Cut  
66  
1B 6D  
1B 07  
Generate Tone  
Set Column  
66  
66  
1B 14 n  
1B 20 n  
1B 24 etc.  
1B 32  
Set Character Right Side Spacing (Not Implemented) 67  
Set Absolute Starting Position  
Set Line Spacing to 1/ 6 Inch  
67  
68  
68  
1B 33 n  
Set Line Spacing to n Minimum Units  
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Hex Code  
Command  
Page  
68  
68  
69  
69  
70  
71  
71  
71  
71  
72  
72  
72  
1B 3D n  
Select Printer  
1B 40  
Initialize Printer  
1B 44 etc.  
1B 4A n  
Set Horizontal Tab Positions  
Print and Feed n Minimum Units  
Set Relative Starting Position  
Align Character Positions  
1B 5C etc.  
1B 61 n  
1B 63 34 n  
1B 63 35 n  
1B 64 n  
Select Sensors to Stop Printing (Not Implemented)  
Enable or Disable Panel Switch  
Print and Feed n Lines  
1B 6A k  
Read from Non-Volatile Memory  
Generate Pulse to Open Cash Drawer  
Write to Non-Volatile Memory  
1B 70 n etc.  
1B 73 n etc.  
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Print Characteristics Commands  
These commands control what the printed information looks like and are listed in  
numerical order of their Hex codes.  
Print Characteristics Commands  
Hex Code  
12  
Command  
Page  
73  
73  
73  
74  
74  
75  
75  
76  
76  
Select Double-Wide Characters  
Select Single-Wide Characters  
Rotate Characters Counter-Clockwise  
Select Pitch (Column Width)  
Set Print Mode  
13  
1B 12  
1B 16 n  
1B 21 m  
1B 25 n  
1B 26 etc.  
1B 3A 0 0 0  
Select Character Set  
Define User-Defined Character Set  
Copy Character Set From ROM to RAM  
Select Character Code Table  
1B 52 n  
1B 74 n  
1B 56 n  
Set or Cancel Rotated Characters Clockwise  
Set or Cancel Upside-Down Characters  
77  
77  
1B 7B n  
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Graphics Commands  
These commands print graphics data and are listed in numerical order of their  
Hex codes.  
Graphics Commands  
Hex Code  
Command  
Page  
79  
1B 24 etc.  
1B 2A m etc.  
1B 4B etc.  
1
Set Absolute Starting Position  
Set Bit Image Mode  
79  
Single-Density Graphics  
Double-Density Graphics  
81  
1B 4C etc.  
1B 59 etc.  
1D 2A etc.  
81  
Define Downloaded Bit Image  
Print Downloaded Bit Image  
82  
83  
1D 2F m  
1
This printer function command is also used in graphics to emulate an Epson  
LQ-950™ printer to handle graphics output from word processing programs.  
Printer Status Commands  
These commands send printer status information to the host system and are  
listed in numerical order of their Hex codes.  
Printer Status Commands  
Hex Code  
1B 75 0  
1B 75 n  
1B 76  
Command  
Page  
Transmit Cash Drawer Status (RS-232C Only) 84  
Request Alternate Status (Parallel Only) 85  
Transmit Printer Status (Not Implemented for 86  
Parallel)  
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Real Time Commands  
These commands correct difficulties with the original version of the 7193 RS-232C  
communication interface.  
Real Time Commands  
Hex Code  
1D 04 n  
10 04 n  
1D 03 n  
10 05 n  
1D 05  
Command  
Page  
91  
Real Time Status Transmission, GS Sequence  
Real Time Status Transmission, DLE Sequence  
Real Time Request to Printer, GS Sequence  
Real Time Request to Printer, DLE Sequence  
Real Time Printer Status Transmission  
92  
94  
95  
96  
Bar Code Commands  
These commands print bar codes. HRI means Human Readable Interface and are  
listed in numerical order of their Hex codes.  
Bar Code Commands  
Hex Code  
Command  
Page  
98  
1D 48 n  
Select Printing Position of HRI Characters  
Select Pitch for HRI Characters (Not Implemented)  
Select Height of Bar Code  
Print Bar Code  
1D 66 n  
98  
1D 68 n  
98  
1D 6B n etc.  
1D 6B 49 n  
1D 77 n  
99  
Print Code 128 Bar Code  
100  
100  
Select Width of Bar Code  
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Command Descriptions  
This section lists the commands with their Hex, Decimal, and ASCII codes. The  
commands are grouped in the following categories:  
Printer Function Commands  
Print Characteristics Commands  
Graphics Commands  
Printer Status Commands  
Real Time Commands  
Bar Code Commands  
Printer Function Commands  
The printer function commands control the following basic printer functions and  
are described in order of their Hex codes:  
Printing and feeding paper  
Cutting paper  
Resetting printer  
Performing miscellaneous functions  
Horizontal Tab  
Moves the print position to the next tab position set by the Set Horizontal Tab  
Positions (1B 44 n1 ... n32 00) command. The print position is set to column one  
after each line.  
Hex  
09  
Decimal ASCII  
HT  
9
Line Feed  
Prints one line from the buffer and feeds paper one line.  
Hex  
0A  
Decimal ASCII  
10 LF  
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Carriage Return  
Prints one line from the buffer and feeds paper one line. The printer can be set  
through the DIP switches to ignore or use this command. Some applications  
expect the command to be ignored while others use it as print command. See  
“Ignoring/ Using the Carriage Return” in the “Diagnostics” chapter for more  
information.  
Hex  
0D  
Decimal ASCII  
13 CR  
Clear Printer  
Clears the print line buffer without printing and sets the printer to the following  
condition:  
Double-Wide (12) command is cancelled  
Line Spacing, Pitch, and User-Defined Character Sets are maintained at  
current selections (RAM is not affected)  
Single-Wide, Single-High, Non-Rotated, and Left-Aligned characters are set  
Printer is restarted and error status is cleared in a fault condition  
Returns paper exhaust to the paper status line if an alternate status has been  
requested (Parallel interface only)  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
10  
16  
DLE  
Feed n Print Lines  
Feeds the paper n lines at the current line height without printing.  
Hex  
14 n  
Decimal ASCII  
20 n DC4 n  
Value of n  
0-255  
64  
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Feed n Dot Rows  
Feeds the paper n dot rows (n/ 152 inch, n/ 6 mm), without printing.  
Hex  
15 n  
Decimal ASCII  
21 n NAK n 0-255  
Value of n Receipt  
n/ 152 inch  
Slip  
n/ 72 inch  
Add n Extra Dot Rows  
Adds n extra dot rows (n/ 152 inch, n/ 6 mm) to the character height to increase  
space between print lines or decrease the number of lines per inch.  
Hex  
16 n  
Decimal ASCII  
22 n  
Value of n Default  
SYN n 0-12  
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The following table shows the relationship between the number of lines per inch  
and each extra dot row added:  
Extra  
Rows  
0
Lines Per  
Inch  
8.5  
Dot  
Rows  
18  
Extra  
Rows  
7
Lines Per  
Inch  
6.1  
Dot  
Rows  
25  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8.0  
7.6  
7.2  
7.0  
6.6  
6.3  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
8
5.9  
5.6  
5.4  
5.2  
5.1  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
9
10  
11  
12  
Print  
Prints one line from the buffer and feeds paper one line.  
Hex  
17  
Decimal ASCII  
23 ETB  
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Full Knife Cut  
This command is implemented the same as Partial Knife Cut (1A/1B 6D).  
Hex  
19  
Decimal  
25  
ASCII  
EM  
1B 69 27 105  
ESC i  
Partial Knife Cut  
Partially cuts the receipt, leaving .20 inch (5 mm) of paper. The length of the cut  
can be changed through the DIP switches. See “Setting Partial Cut Distance” in  
the “Diagnostics” chapter. The cut edge is 108 dot rows or .71 inch (18 mm)  
above the print station. It is valid only at the beginning of a line.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1A  
26  
SUB  
1B 6D 27 109  
ESC m  
Generate Tone  
Generates an audible tone.  
Hex Decimal ASCII  
1B 07 27 7  
ESC BEL  
Set Column  
Prints the first character of the next print line in column n. It must be sent for  
each line not printed at column one. The value of n is set to one after each line. It  
cannot be used with Single- or Double-Density graphics.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1B 14 n 27 20 n ESC DC4 n 1-44 (Standard Pitch)  
1-56 (Compressed pitch)  
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Set Character Right-Side Spacing  
This command is not implemented and is ignored if received.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 20 n 27 32 n ESC (SPACE) n  
Set Absolute Starting Position  
Sets the print starting position to the specified number of dots (up to the right  
margin) from the beginning of the line. The print starting position is reset to the  
first column after each line.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 24 n1 n2  
27 36 n1 n2  
ESC $ n1 n2  
n = Number of dots to be moved from the  
beginning of the line  
n1 = Remainder after dividing n by 256  
n2 = Integer after dividing n by 256  
The values for n1 and n2 are two bytes in low byte, high byte word orientation.  
Determine the value of n by multiplying the column for the absolute starting  
position by 10 (standard pitch) or 8 (compressed pitch). The example shows how  
to calculate column 29 (10 dots per column) as the absolute starting position.  
28 x 10 = 280 dots (beginning of column 29)  
280/ 256 = 1, remainder of 24  
n1 = 24  
n2 = 1  
Note: This command is also used in the graphics mode to emulate the Epson LQ-  
950™ dot matrix printer. See “Graphics Commands” later in this chapter for  
more information.  
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Set Line Spacing to 1/6 Inch  
Sets the line spacing to 1/ 6 of an inch (4.25 mm). It is not affected by the Print  
(17) command.  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
Default  
1B 32 27 50  
ESC 2 0.13 Inch (3.33 mm)  
Set Line Spacing to n Minimum Units  
Sets the line spacing to n/ 360 of an inch. The minimum line spacing is 8.5 lines  
per inch. The line spacing equals the character height when n is too small.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n Default  
1B 33 n 27 51 n ESC 3 n 0-255  
0.13 Inch (3.33 mm)  
Select Printer  
This command is not implemented and is ignored if received.  
Hex Decimal ASCII Value of n  
Default  
1B 3D n 27 61 n  
ESC = n 0 (bit 0), printer not selected  
1
1 (bit 0), printer selected  
Initialize Printer  
Clears the print line buffer and resets the printer to the following default  
selections (startup configuration):  
Single-Wide, Single-High, Non-Rotated, and Left-Aligned characters are set  
Extra Dot Rows are set to two  
User-defined characters or logo graphics (from RAM) are cleared  
Character Set is set to Code Page 437 (default)  
Character Pitch is reset to 15.2 CPI and column width to 44 (default)  
Returns paper exhaust to the paper status line if an alternate status has been  
requested (Parallel interface only)  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
1B 40 27 64  
ESC @  
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Set Horizontal Tab Positions  
Sets up to 32 horizontal tab positions in ascending order n columns from column  
one, but does not move the print position. See the Horizontal Tab (09) command.  
The command ends with Hex 00; Hex 1B 44 00 clears all tabs. The tabs cannot be  
set higher than the column width of the current pitch: standard pitch = 44  
columns; compressed pitch = 56 columns.  
Hex  
1B 44 n1 ... 27 68 n1 ... ESC D n1 ... Column for Tab Every 8 chars. from  
n32 00 n32 00 n32 00 Minus 1 col. 1 (9, 17, 25, etc.)  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
Print and Feed n Minimum Units  
Prints one line from the buffer and feeds the paper n/ 360 inch. The line height  
equals the character height when n is too small.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1B 4A n 27 74 n  
ESC J n 0-255  
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Set Relative Starting Position  
Moves the print starting position the specified number of dots either right (up to  
the right margin) or left (up to the left margin) of the current position.  
The print starting position is reset to the first column after each line.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1B 5C n1 n2 27 92 n1 n2 ESC \ n1 n2 See Examples Below  
To Move the Relative Starting Position Right of the Current Position  
n = Number of dots to be moved right of the current position  
n1 = Remainder after dividing n by 256  
n2 = Integer after dividing n by 256  
The values for n1 and n2 are two bytes in low byte, high byte word orientation.  
Determine the value of n by multiplying the number of columns to move right of  
the current position by 10 (standard pitch) or 8 (compressed pitch). The example  
shows how to set the relative position two columns in standard pitch (10 dots per  
column) to the right of the current position.  
2 x 10 = 20 dots (two columns to be moved right of the current position)  
20/ 256 = 0, remainder of 20  
n1 = 20  
n2 = 0  
To Move the Relative Starting Position Left of the Current Position  
n = Number of dots to be moved left of the current position  
n1 = Remainder after dividing (65,536-n) by 256  
n2 = Integer after dividing (65,536-n) by 256  
The values for n1 and n2 are two bytes in low byte, high byte word orientation.  
Determine the value of n by multiplying the number of columns to move left of  
the current position by 10 (standard pitch) or 8 (compressed pitch). The example  
shows how to set the relative position two columns in standard pitch (10 dots per  
column) to the left of the current position.  
2 x 10 = 20 dots (two columns to be moved left of the current position)  
65,536-20 = 65516  
65,516/ 256 = 255, remainder of 236  
n1 = 236  
n2 = 255  
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Align Character Positions  
Specifies the alignment of characters, graphics, logos, and bar codes (see table). It  
is valid only at the beginning of a line.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 61 n 27 97 n ESC a n 0 (Left Aligned)  
1 (Center Aligned)  
0
2 (Right Aligned)  
Select Sensors to Stop Printing  
This command is not implemented and is ignored if received.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 63 34 n 27 99 52 n  
ESC c 4 n  
Enable or Disable Panel Switch  
Toggles the panel switches on and off. Functions that require the panel switches  
cannot be used when the panel switches are disabled with this command.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 63 35 n 27 99 53 n  
ESC c 5 n 0 = Enable  
0
1 = Disable  
Print and Feed n Lines  
Prints one line from the buffer and feeds paper n lines at the current line height.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1B 64 n 27 100 n  
ESC d n 1-255 (0 interpreted as 1)  
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Read from Non-Volatile Memory  
Reads a two-byte word from location k in history EEROM. The printer will return  
the word at the next available opportunity.  
This command is not available on Parallel printers.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of k  
1B 6A k 27 106 k ESC j k 0-63 (Hex)  
Generate Pulse to Open Cash Drawer  
Outputs a pulse to open the cash drawer.  
The value for either p1 or p2 is the Hex number multiplied by 2 msec. to equal the  
total time. The off-time is the delay before the printer performs the next  
operation.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Value of p  
1B 70  
27 112  
ESC p  
00 = Drawer 1 p1 (Hex) x 2 msec. = On-time  
n p1 p2 n p1 p2 n p1 p2 01 = Drawer 2 p2 (Hex) x 2 msec. = Off-time  
Write to Non-Volatile Memory  
Writes two-byte word n1:n2 to location k in history EEROM.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Value of k  
1B 73  
27 115  
ESC s  
n1 = 1st Byte  
16-63 (Hex Locations 00-15 are  
n1 n2 k n1 n2 k n1 n2 k n2 = 2nd Byte Reserved)  
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Print Characteristics Commands  
These commands control what the printed information looks like: selection of  
character sets, definition of custom-defined characters, and setting of margins.  
The commands are described in order of their Hex codes  
Select Double-Wide Characters  
Prints double-wide characters. The printer is reset to single-wide mode after a  
line has been printed or a Clear Printer (10) command is received. It may be used  
with single-wide characters on the same line, but not with Single and Double  
Density Graphics modes.  
Hex  
12  
Decimal ASCII  
18 DC2  
Select Single-Wide Characters  
Prints single-wide characters. It may be used with double-wide characters on the  
same line, but not with Single and Double Density Graphics modes.  
Hex  
13  
Decimal ASCII  
19 DC3  
Rotate Characters Counter-Clockwise  
Rotates characters 90 degrees counter-clockwise. It remains in effect until the  
printer is reset or until a Clear Printer (10), Set/Cancel Upside-Down Print (1B  
7B), or Set/Cancel Rotated Print (1B 56) command is received. It is valid only at  
the beginning of a line. It cannot be used with non-rotated print on the same line.  
See “Summary of Rotated Printing” on page 78.  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
ESC DC2  
1B 12 27 18  
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Select Pitch (Column Width)  
Selects the character pitch for a print line. It is valid only at the beginning of a  
line. Standard and compressed pitches cannot be used together on the same line.  
See “Appendix B” for a description of both pitches.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 16 n 27 22 n ESC SYN n 0 = Standard Pitch  
0
1 = Compressed Pitch  
Set Print Mode  
Selects the print mode: standard, compressed, double high, or double wide. See  
“Appendix B” for a description of standard and compressed character pitches.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of m  
Default  
1B 21 m 27 33 m ESC ! m See Next Table  
0
Value of m  
Bit  
Function  
0
1
1
Pitch  
2
Compressed Pitch  
56 Col/ Line, 19 CPI (Rec)  
80 Col/ Line, 17.1 CPI (Slip)  
Bit 0  
Standard Pitch  
44 Col/ Line, 15 CPI (Rec)  
66 Col/ Line, 13.9 CPI (Slip)  
Canceled  
Bit 4  
Double  
Set  
3
High  
Bit 5  
1
Double  
Wide  
Canceled  
Set  
Bit 0 is ignored unless it is at begining of line. Bits 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 are not used.  
Standard and compressed pitch cannot be used together in the same line.  
2
3Cannot be used together with normal height in same line.  
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Select Character Set  
Selects the character set. The character sets cannot be used together on the same  
line. When an undefined RAM character is selected, the Code Page 437 character  
is used. See “Appendix B” for the character sets.  
Hex  
1B 25 n 27 37 n ESC % n 0 = Code Page 437  
1 = User Defined (RAM)  
2 = Code Page 850  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
0
Define User-Defined Character Set  
Defines and enters downloaded characters into RAM. It may be used to  
overwrite single characters. The user-defined characters are available until power  
is turned off, the Initialize Printer (1B 40) command is received, or a  
downloaded bit image (1D 2A) is defined. User-defined characters and a  
downloaded bit image cannot be used at the same time. The command clears bit  
image logo data from RAM. Any invalid byte (s, c1, c2, n1, n2) aborts the  
command.  
Hex  
1B 26 s c1 c2 n1 d1 27 38 s c1 c2 n1 d1 ESC & s c1 c2 n1 d1  
... nn dn ... nn dn ... nn dn  
Decimal  
ASCII  
s = 3, the number of bytes (vertically) in the character cell  
c = the ASCII codes of the first (c1) and last (c2) characters respectively  
c1 = Hex 20-FE (20 is always printed as a space)  
c2 = Hex 20-FE (20 is always printed as a space)  
To define only one character, use the same code for both c1 and c2  
n = the number of dot columns for the nth character as specified by n1 . . . nn  
n = 0-10 (standard pitch), 12 and less acccepted but ignored  
n = 0-8 (compressed pitch), 12 and less accepted but ignored  
d = the column data for the nth character as specified by d1 . . . dn  
The number of bytes for a character cell is s x n1  
The bytes are printed down and across each cell  
See the illustration on the facing page.  
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Copy Character Set from ROM to RAM  
Copies characters in the active ROM set to RAM. Use it to modify characters in  
one of the character set variations, such as Rotated Print. Select one of the  
Rotated Print commands, copy to RAM, then use the command, Define User-  
Defined Character Set (1B 26).  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 3A 0 0 0 27 58 0 0 0 ESC : 0 0 0  
Select Character Code Table  
Selects the character set. The character sets cannot be used together on the same  
line. See “Appendix B” for the character sets.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 52 n  
27 82 n  
ESC R n  
0 = Code Page 437  
0
1B 74 n* 27 116 n* ESC t n* 1 = Code Page 850  
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Set or Cancel Rotated Characters Clockwise  
Rotates characters 90 degrees clockwise. It remains in effect until the printer is  
reset or until a Clear Printer (10) or Rotated Print (1B 12) command is received. It  
is valid only at the beginning of a line. It cannot be used with non-rotated print  
on the same line. See “Summary of Rotated Printing” on the next page.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 56 n 27 86 n ESC V n 0 = Cancel  
0
1 = Set  
Set or Cancel Upside-Down Characters  
Prints upside-down characters. It is valid only at the beginning of a line. The  
character order is inverted in the buffer so text is readable. It cannot be used with  
right-side up characters on the same line. The Rotated Print (1B 12) command  
cancels this command. Only bit 0 is used. Bits 1-7 are not used. See “Summary of  
Rotated Printing” on the next page.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
Default  
1B 7B n 27 123 n  
ESC { n 0 = Cancel  
0
1 = Set  
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Summary of Rotated Printing  
The table shows the combinations of Set/ Cancel Upside-Down Print, Set/ Cancel  
Rotated Print (clockwise), and Rotated Print (counterclockwise). Rotated CCW is  
mutually exclusive with the other two commands.  
The samples of the print show only the normal size characters. Double-wide and  
double-high characters are printed in the same orientation. They may also be  
mixed on the same line.  
Upside Down  
1B 7B n  
Canceled  
Rotated CW Rotated CCW Resulting Output  
1B 56 n  
Canceled  
Set  
1B 12  
Cleared  
X
1 (See Below)  
2 (See Below)  
3 (See Below)  
4 (See Below)  
5 (See Below)  
Canceled  
Set  
Set  
X
Canceled  
Set  
X
X
X
Set  
Note: The following print modes cannot be mixed on the same line:  
Standard and compressed pitch  
Vertical (normal) and rotated  
Right-side up and upside down  
Single high (normal) and double high  
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Graphics Commands  
These commands are used to enter and print graphics data and are described in  
order of their Hex codes:  
Set Absolute Starting Position  
Sets the print starting position for graphics at the specified number of dots from  
the beginning of the line as expressed in the following formula: n = ((n1 + (256 x  
n2)) x 2). The resulting dot column must be less than 448. The print starting  
position is reset to column one after each line.  
This command emulates the Epson LQ-950™ dot matrix printer. This allows the  
7193 to accept graphics that are normally output from word processing programs  
to a half-dot matrix printer.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 24 n1 n2  
27 36 n1 n2  
ESC $ n1 n2  
n = Number of half dots to be moved from the beginning of the line  
Note: The 7193 converts two half-dots to one full dot  
n1 = Remainder after dividing n by 256  
n2 = Integer after dividing n by 256  
Set Bit Image Mode  
Sets the print resolution and enters one line of graphics data into the print buffer.  
Any print command is required to print the data, after which the printer returns  
to normal processing mode. See the illustrations for graphic representations of  
the bit image.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 2A m n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
27 42 m n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
ESC * m n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
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Value  
of m  
0
1
32  
No. of Dots  
(Vertical)  
No. of Dots  
(Horizontal)  
Number of  
Dots/LIne  
8 x 224  
Mode  
8 Dot Single Density  
8 Dot Double Density  
24 Dot Single Density  
8 (51 DPI)  
0-224 (76 DPI)  
0-448 (152 DPI) 8 x 448  
24 (152 DPI) 0-224 (76 DPI) 24 x 224  
8 (51 DPI)  
33  
24 Dot Double Density 24 (152 DPI) 0-448 (152 DPI) 24 x 448  
Value of n (8-Dot Single  
Density Mode)  
Value of n (24-Dot Single  
Density Mode)  
Value of d  
n1 + (256 x n2)  
3 x [n1 + (256 x n2)] Number of Bytes of Data  
(Printed Down, Then Across)  
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Single-Density Graphics  
Enters one line of 8-dot single-density graphics into the print buffer. Any print  
command is required to print the line, after which the printer returns to normal  
processing mode. When the print buffer is full, incoming data will be accepted  
but not printed. Single-density mode allows 0-224 dot columns. The number of  
bytes sent is represented by the formulas in the second table. Each bit  
corresponds to two horizontal dots. Compare to Set Bit Image Mode on page 79.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 4B n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
27 75 n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
ESC K n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
Value of n (8-Dot Single  
Density Mode)  
Value of n (24-Dot Single  
Density Mode)  
Value of d  
n1 + (256 x n2)  
3 x [n1 + (256 x n2)]  
Number of Bytes of Data (Printed  
Down, Then Across)  
Double-Density Graphics  
Enters one line of 8-dot double-density graphics into the print buffer. Any print  
command is required to print the line, after which the printer returns to normal  
processing mode. When the print buffer is full, incoming data will be accepted  
but not printed. Double-density mode allows 0-448 dot columns. The number of  
bytes sent is represented by the formulas in the second table. Each bit  
corresponds to one horizontal dot. Compare to Set Bit Image Mode on page 79.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 59 n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
1B 4C n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
27 89 n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
27 76 n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
ESC Y n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
ESC L n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
Value of n (8-Dot Double  
Density Mode)  
Value of n (24-Dot Double  
Density Mode)  
Value of d  
n1 + (256 x n2)  
3 x [n1 + (256 x n2)]  
Number of Bytes of Data (Printed  
Down, Then Across)  
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Define Downloaded Bit Image  
Enters a downloaded bit image (such as a logo) into RAM with the number of  
dots specified by n1 and n2. It is available until power is turned off, another bit  
image is defined, or either Initialize Printer (1B 40), or Define User-Defined  
Character Set (1B 26), command is received.  
A downloaded bit image and user-defined characters cannot be defined at the  
same time. Any user-defined characters will be cleared from RAM when this  
command is used. See the illustration on the next page for a representation of the  
bit image.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1D 2A n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
29 42 n1 n2 d1 ... dn GS * n1 n2 d1 ... dn  
Value of n1  
Value of n2  
Value of d  
1-56 (8 x n1 = Number of  
Horizontal Dot Columns)  
1-48 (Number of  
Bytes of Data (Printed  
Down, Then Across)  
1
Vertical Bytes)  
1
The number of bytes sent is represented by the following formula:  
n = 8 x n1 x n2 (n1 x n2 must be less than or equal to 1344).  
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Print Downloaded Bit Image  
Prints the downloaded bit image in RAM at a density specified by m. It is ignored  
if any data is available in the print buffer, if the downloaded bit image is  
undefined, or if the data defined exceeds one line. A downloaded bit image and  
user-defined characters cannot be used at the same time. See the illustration for a  
representation of the bit image.  
Value of  
m
Vertical  
Horizontal  
DPI*  
1
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Print Mode  
DPI  
1D 2F m  
29 47 m GS / m  
0
1
2
3
Normal  
Double Wide 152  
Double High  
Quadruple  
152  
152  
76  
152  
76  
76  
76  
1
Dot density measured in dots per inch.  
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Printer Status Commands  
For RS-232C printers, these commands enable the printer to communicate with  
the host system following the selected handshaking protocol, either DTR/ DSR or  
XON/ XOFF. They are stored in the printer's data buffer as they are received, and  
are handled by the firmware in the order in which they were received.  
When a fault occurs, the printer will go busy at the RS-232C interface and not  
respond to either of the Printer Status commands. If the fault causing the busy  
condition can be cleared, such as by loading paper, or letting the thermal  
printhead cool down, the printer will resume processing the data in its receive  
buffer.  
Printers manufactured after mid 1996 include Real Time commands which are  
handled when the printer is busy at the RS-232C interface. See the following  
section, “Real Time Commands,” for details about these commands.  
Transmit Cash Drawer Status  
Transmits current status of the cash drawers. One byte is sent to the host system.  
This command is available only on RS-232 printers.  
In DTR/ DSR protocol the printer waits for DSR = SPACE. If a drawer is not  
connected, the status will indicate closed.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Bit 1 Signifies  
0 Signifies  
1B 75 0 27 117 0  
ESC u 0  
0
1
Drawer 1 Closed  
Drawer 2 Closed  
Drawer 1 Open  
Drawer 2 Open  
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Request Alternate Status  
This command is available only on Parallel printers. It allows the printer to  
inform the host when the data in the buffer has been processed, compensating for  
the lack of bi-directional communication. Status information is limited to what  
can be sent by the dedicated lines: BUSY, ACK, PAPER EXHAUST, and FAULT.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1B 75 n 27 117 n  
ESC u n See Table Below  
When this command is sent to the printer, the printer goes “Busy” until all data  
which has been sent to the printer has been processed. The PAPER EXHAUST  
line shows the status for the cash drawer or receipt paper as follows:  
Value of n  
Function  
Description  
00  
Drawer 1  
High = Open  
Low = Closed or Not Present  
High = Open  
Low = Closed or Not Present  
01  
02  
03  
Drawer 2  
Paper Low (Not Implemented) High = Paper Low  
Low = Not Used  
Paper Out  
High = Paper Out (Default)  
Low = Not Used  
Printer Does Not Stay BUSY  
>03  
1
Ignored, No Change  
1
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Transmit Printer Status  
Sends status data to the host system.  
This command is available only on RS-232C printers.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
1B 76 27 118  
ESC v  
The printer sends one byte to the host system when it is not busy or in a fault  
condition. See “Busy Line and Fault Conditions” in the following section, “Real  
Time Commands,” for details about fault condition reporting.  
See the table below. In DTR/ DSR protocol, the printer waits for DSR = SPACE.  
Status Byte (RS-232)  
Bit  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Function  
0 Signifies  
1 Signifies  
Receipt Paper  
Receipt Cover  
Receipt Paper  
Not Used  
Present  
Out  
Closed  
Open  
Present  
Out  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Fixed to Zero  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
Not Used  
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Real Time Commands  
The Real Time commands correct difficulties with the original version of the 7193  
RS-232C communication interface:  
Real Time Status Transmission: GS (Hex 1D) Sequence and DLE (Hex 10)  
Sequence  
Real Time Request to Printer: GS (Hex 1D) Sequence and DLE (Hex 10)  
Sequence  
Real Time Printer Status Transmission  
The original Printer Status commands, Transmit Printer Status (Hex 1B 76,  
ASCII ESC v) and Transmit Cash Drawer Status (Hex 1B 75 0, ASCII ESC u 0)  
are placed in the printers data buffer as they are received and handled by the  
firmware in the order in which they were received. If the paper exhausts while  
printing data which was in the buffer ahead of the status command, the printer  
goes busy at the RS-232C interface and suspends processing the data in the buffer  
until paper is reloaded. This is true for all error conditions: knife home error,  
thermal printhead overheat, etc. In addition, there is no way to restart the printer  
after a paper jam or other error.  
The Real Time commands are implemented in two ways to correct these  
problems. Both implementations offer the same functionality; which one you  
choose depends on the current usage of your application.  
First Implementation  
For a new application the GS (Hex 1D) sequences of the first implementation are  
recommended to avoid possible misinterpretation of a DLE (Hex 10) sequence as  
a Clear Printer (Hex 10 0, ASCII DLE NUL) command.  
The first implementation builds upon the GS ENQ sequence as implemented on  
Epsons TM-930II™, TM-950™ and TM-U950™ by defining two new GS (Hex  
1D) sequences to provide the same functions as the DLE (Hex 10) sequences  
above, and to provide complete backward compatibility to the original 7193 Clear  
Printer command.  
An application using these GS (Hex 1D) sequences does not need to distinguish  
for the printer between the new Real Time commands and the old Clear Printer  
command. This implementation is ideal for an existing 7193 application which  
already uses the Clear Printer command or for a new application being  
developed.  
This implementation also provides the original GS ENQ Real Time sequence in  
addition to the newer Real Time sequences.  
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Alternate Implementation  
The alternate implementation uses the DLE (Hex 10) sequences as implemented  
on Epsons TM-T85™ and TM-U950™. An application using these DLE (Hex 10)  
sequences and the original 7193 Clear Printer command must distinguish for the  
printer between the new Real Time commands and the old Clear Printer  
command by adding a NUL (Hex 00) to the Clear Printer command.  
An application using these DLE (Hex 10) sequences must also send the second  
byte of the sequence within 100 milliseconds of the first, to prevent the first byte  
being mistaken for a Clear Printer command. This implementation is useful for an  
existing TM-T85™ or TM-U950™ application which is being migrated to a 7193.  
This application would not be using the 7193 Clear Printer command at all since  
it is not recognized by the Epson printers.  
Note: The DLE (Hex 10) sequences as implemented on Epsons TM-T85™ and  
TM-U950™ are not exactly the same as those implemented on Epsons TM-950™.  
This implementation also provides the original GS ENQ Real Time sequence in  
addition to the newer Real Time sequences.  
Rules for Using Real Time Commands  
Three situations must be understood when using Real Time commands.  
1. First, the printer executes the Real Time command upon receiving it and will  
transmit status regardless of the condition of the DSR signal.  
2. Second, the printer transmits status whenever it receives the Real Time status  
transmission command sequence, even if that sequence happens to occur  
within the data of another command, such as graphics data.  
In this case the sequence will also be handled correctly as the graphics data it  
is intended to be, when the graphics command is executed from the buffer.  
3. Care must be taken not to send a Real Time command within the data  
sequence of another command that consists of two or more bytes.  
In this case the printer will use the Real Time command sequence bytes  
instead of the other commands bytes when finally executing that other  
command from the buffer or the other command will not be executed  
correctly.  
These three situations generally preclude use of standard DOS drivers for the  
serial communication ports when using Real Time commands.  
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Moving Data Through the Buffer  
Applications should not let the buffer fill up with Real Time commands when the  
printer is busy at the RS-232C interface. A busy condition at the RS-232C interface  
can be determined by bit 3 of the response to GS ENQ or GS EOT 1 or DLE  
EOT 1. The reason for a particular busy condition can be determined by other  
responses to GS EOT n or DLE EOT n.  
Although the printer responds to Real Time commands when it is busy, it will  
place them into the buffer behind any other data there, and flush them out in the  
order in which they were received. When the printer is busy due simply to buffer  
full (that is, it cant print data as fast as it can receive it), then data continues to be  
processed out of the buffer at approximately print speed and the Real Time  
commands will eventually get flushed out.  
When the printer is busy due to an error condition, then data stops being  
processed of the buffer until the condition clears one way or another. In either  
case, but more quickly in the case of an error condition, the buffer can fill with  
Real Time commands.  
When the DLE sequences are being used, the last byte stored when the buffer fills  
up could be the DLE code, with no room for the subsequent EOT or ENQ. When  
this lone DLE byte is finally processed out of the buffer it will be interpreted as a  
Clear Printer command.  
Similarly, when the GS sequences are being used, the last byte stored when the  
buffer fills up could be the GS code, with no room for the subsequent EOT or  
ETX or ENQ. When this lone GS byte is finally processed out of the buffer it will  
use the next byte, whatever it is, as the second byte in its GS sequence.  
To guard against this situation, the application must determine the cause of a  
busy condition and take appropriate action or pace the Real Time commands to  
avoid filling the buffer. There are a minimum of 256 bytes available in the  
printers buffer when it goes busy.  
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Busy Line and Fault Conditions  
An additional improvement is made in the way the 7193 RS-232C handles the  
busy line (or busy condition when using XON/ XOFF) during a fault condition.  
Before this improvement, the printer would go busy at the RS-232C interface  
when the receipt door was opened or the paper was exhausted as soon as it  
received the next input byte. Bytes would continue to be accepted until the buffer  
was full or the condition was cleared, but would stop processing data out of the  
receive buffer. This resulted in the printer being unable to respond to the batch  
mode status commands (ESC v and ESC u), or handle the cash drawer  
commands even when it was not printing.  
The improvement overcomes this limitation by not going busy at the RS-232C  
interface until it attempts to process a command out of the receive buffer which it  
can't do: for example, print on the receipt when it's out of paper. It will stay busy  
and stop processing data out of the receive buffer until the condition clears.  
Now if the cover is open or the paper is exhausted, the 7193 printer will still  
accept data, respond to the batch mode status commands (ESC v and ESC u),  
handle the cash drawer commands, and not go busy until it actually tries to  
execute a print command. Then it will stay busy and stop processing data out of  
the receive buffer until the condition clears. It will respond to the Real Time  
commands as described below.  
The only potential backward compatibility issue is if some application expects the  
7193 to go busy when it processes a batch mode status command, which it now  
won't. To handle this case, there is now a parameter setup in NVRAM to have the  
printer handle the busy line the old way. The default will be the new way, but the  
printer can be programmed in the field if it proves to be a problem.  
To program the printer to handle the busy line the old way do the following  
steps:  
1. Record the current switch settings for their RS-232C parameters.  
2. Set switches 2 and 3 to OFF, and set switches 1, 4, 5, and 6 to ON.  
3. Power cycle the printer.  
4. Wait until the printer beeps to store the parameter change in NVRAM.  
5. Restore the switches to their RS-232C parameters.  
6. Power cycle the printer.  
7. Print out the diagnostics to be sure that the busy line parameter changed.  
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If you have programmed the printer to handle the busy line the old way, but wish  
to re-program it to the new way, do the following steps:  
1. Record the current switch settings for their RS-232C parameters.  
2. Set switches 2, 3, and 6 to OFF, and set switches 1, 4, and 5 to ON.  
3. Power cycle the printer.  
4. Wait until the printer beeps to store the parameter change in NVRAM.  
5. Restore the switches to their RS-232C parameters.  
6. Power cycle the printer.  
7. Print out the diagnostics to be sure that the busy line parameter changed.  
Real Time Status Transmission  
Transmits the selected one byte printer status specified by n in Real Time  
according to the following parameters.  
GS Sequence  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
Value of n  
1D 04 n  
29 4 n GS EOT n 1 = Transmit printer status  
2 = Transmit RS-232C busy status  
3 = Transmit error status  
4 = Transmit receipt paper status  
The command is ignored if n is out of range.  
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Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
10 04 n  
16 4 n  
DLE EOT n  
1 = Transmit printer status  
2 = Transmit RS-232C busy status  
3 = Transmit error status  
4 = Transmit receipt paper status  
5 = Transmit slip paper status  
The command is ignored if n is out of range.  
Note: An application using the DLE sequence must send EOT within 100  
milliseconds of DLE or the printer will misinterpret the DLE and execute a  
Clear Printer command. Avoid this possibility by using the GS EOT n  
sequence which is handled exactly the same as DLE EOT n.  
1 = Transmit Printer Status  
Bit Status Hex  
Decimal Function  
0
1
2
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
00  
02  
00  
04  
00  
08  
10  
0
2
0
4
0
8
16  
Fixed to Off  
Fixed to On  
One or both cash drawers open  
Both cash drawers closed  
Not busy at the RS-232C interface  
Printer is Busy at the RS-232C interface  
Fixed to On  
Undefined  
Undefined  
Fixed to On  
3
4
5
6
7
Off  
00  
0
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2 = Transmit RS-232C Busy Status  
Bit Status Hex Decimal Function  
0
1
2
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
00  
02  
00  
04  
00  
08  
10  
00  
20  
00  
40  
00  
0
2
0
4
0
8
16  
0
32  
0
Fixed to Off  
Fixed to On  
Both receipt and cassette doors closed  
Receipt or cassette door open  
Paper feed button is not pressed  
Paper feed button is pressed  
Fixed to On  
Printing not stopped due to paper condition  
Printing stopped due to paper condition  
No error condition  
3
4
5
6
7
64  
0
Error condition exists in the printer  
Fixed to Off  
3 = Transmit Error Status  
Bit Status Hex Decimal Function  
0
1
2
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
00  
02  
00  
04  
00  
08  
10  
00  
20  
00  
0
2
0
4
0
8
16  
0
32  
0
Fixed to Off  
Fixed to On  
No slip motor jam  
Slip motor jam occured  
No knife error  
3
Knife error occurred  
Fixed to On  
4
5
No unrecoverable error  
Unrecoverable error occurred  
Thermal printhead temp./ power supply  
voltage are in range  
Thermal printhead temp./ power supply  
voltage are out of range  
Fixed to Off  
6
On  
40  
00  
64  
0
7
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4 = Transmit Receipt Paper Status  
Bit Status Hex Decimal Function  
0
1
2
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
00  
02  
00  
04  
00  
08  
10  
00  
20  
00  
40  
00  
0
2
0
4
0
8
16  
0
32  
0
Fixed to Off  
Fixed to On  
Receipt paper adequate  
Receipt paper low  
Receipt paper adequate  
Receipt paper low  
Fixed to On  
Receipt paper present  
Receipt paper exhausted  
Receipt paper present  
Receipt paper exhausted  
Fixed to Off  
3
4
5
6
7
64  
0
Real Time Request to Printer  
The printer responds to a request from the host specified by n. The operations  
performed depend on the value of n, according to the following parameters.  
GS Sequence  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n  
1D 03 n 29 3 n  
GS ETX n  
1 = Recover and restart  
2 = Recover and clear buffers  
3 = Cancel slip waiting  
The command is ignored if n is out of range.  
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DLE Sequence  
Hex  
10 05 n  
Decimal  
16 5 n  
ASCII  
DLE ENQ n  
Value of n  
1 = Recover and restart  
2 = Recover and clear buffers  
3 = Cancel slip waiting  
The command is ignored if n is out of range.  
Note: An application using the DLE sequence must send ENQ within 100  
milliseconds of DLE or the printer will misinterpret the DLE and execute a  
Clear Printer command. Avoid this possibility by using the GS ETX n  
sequence which is handled exactly the same as DLE ENQ n.  
n = 1  
Restarts printing from the beginning of the line where an error occurred, after  
recovering from the error. Print settings that are normally preserved from line to  
line, such as character height and width, are still preserved with this command.  
This sequence is ignored except when the printer is busy due to an error  
condition.  
If the receipt is selected, this command will attempt recovery from a knife error.  
Other errors associated with the receipt, such as paper out or printhead  
overheating, can be recovered from only by clearing the specific condition, such  
as loading paper or letting the printhead cool down.  
n = 2  
Recovers from an error after clearing the receive and print buffers. Print settings  
that are normally preserved from line to line, such as character height and width,  
are still preserved with this command. This sequence is ignored except when the  
printer is busy due to an error condition.  
The same error recovery possibilities exist as for n = 1.  
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Real Time Printer Status Transmission  
Transmits one byte status of the printer in real time.  
Hex  
Decimal ASCII  
1D 05 29 5  
GS ENQ  
Bit Status Hex  
Decimal Function  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
On  
00  
01  
00  
02  
00  
04  
00  
08  
00  
10  
00  
20  
00  
40  
80  
0
1
0
2
0
4
0
8
0
16  
0
32  
0
64  
128  
Receipt paper adequate  
Receipt paper low  
Receipt paper adequate  
Receipt paper low  
Both receipt and cassette doors closed  
Receipt or cassette door open  
Not busy at the RS-232C interface  
Printer is busy at the RS-232C interface  
One or both cash drawers open  
Both cash drawers closed  
Paper present at both slip sensors  
Paper not present at one or both slip sensors  
No error condition  
Error condition exists in the printer  
Fixed to On  
7193 Clear Printer Command  
Resets certain parameters and clears the print buffer as originally defined. This is  
NOT a Real Time command. It only distinguishes the Clear Printer command  
from other DLE sequences.  
Hex  
10 00  
Decimal ASCII  
16 0 DLE NUL  
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Recognizing Data from the Printer  
An application sending various Real Time and non-Real Time commands to  
which the printer responds can determine which command a response belongs to  
by the following table. Responses to ESC u and ESC v are non-Real Time  
responses and will arrive in the order in which they were solicited.  
Note also that although the original intent of the response to ESC v was to  
provide error information in its one-byte response, the response up to now has  
always been Hex 00 when transmitted. This is because ESC v was not processed  
until the error condition was cleared. With the improvement to the busy line  
handling described earlier in this section, ESC v will be processed as long as there  
is not an error condition caused by trying to print with no paper or with the  
cover open.  
ESC u 0  
ESC v  
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
x
x
x
0
0
0
0
x
x
x
0
0
0
0
1
1
x
1
1
0
0
x
x
x
0
0
0
x
x
x
x
0
0
x
x
1
1
x
0
1
x
x
0
0
x
1
1
Binary  
Binary  
Binary  
Binary  
Binary  
Binary  
Binary  
GS EOT n  
DLE EOT n  
GS ENQ  
XON  
XOFF  
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Bar Code Commands  
These commands format and print bar codes and are described in order of their  
Hex codes.  
Select Printing Position of HRI Characters  
Prints HRI characters (Human Readable Interface) above or below the bar code.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
GS H n 0 = Not Printed  
1 = Above the Bar Code  
Value of n(Printing Position)  
Default  
0
1D 48 n 29 72 n  
2 = Below the Bar Code  
3 = Both Above and Below the  
Bar Code  
Select Pitch of HRI Characters  
This command is not implemented and is ignored if received.  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n (Pitch)  
Default  
1D 66 n 29 102 n  
GS f n 0 = Standard Pitch at CPI  
0
1 = Compressed Pitch at 19 CPI  
Select Height of Bar Code  
Sets the bar code height to n dots or n/ 152 inch (n/ 6 mm).  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n Default  
1D 68 n 29 104 n  
GS H n 1-255  
162  
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Print Bar Code  
Selects the bar code type and prints a bar code for the ASCII characters entered.  
When data is present in the print buffer, the command is ignored. The required  
paper feeding is performed, regardless of the current line spacing. If the width  
exceeds one line, the excess data is not printed. Illegal data cancels the command.  
Hex  
1D 6B  
n c1 c2...00  
Decimal  
29 107  
n c1 c2...00  
ASCII  
GS k  
n c1 c2...00  
Value of n  
0-7  
(See Table)  
Value of c  
ASCII  
Characters  
00 = End of command.  
n
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Bar Code  
Length  
UPC-A  
Fixed Length  
Fixed Length  
Fixed Length  
Fixed Length  
UPC-E  
JAN13 (EAN)  
JAN8 (EAN)  
Code 39  
Variable Length  
Variable Length  
Variable Length  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Codabar  
Note: Fixed-length codes can be aligned left, center, or right using the Align  
Positions (1B 61) command. Variable-length codes are always center aligned.  
The check digit is calculated for UPC and JAN (EAN) codes if it is not sent from  
the host system. Six-character zero-suppressed UPC-E tags are generated from  
full 11 or 12 characters sent from the host system according to standard UPC-E  
rules. Start/ Stop characters are added for Code 39 if they are not included.  
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Print Code 128 Bar Code  
Selects and prints the Code 128 bar code.  
This command is available only on RS-232C and Parallel printers.  
Hex  
1D 6B  
49 n dn  
Decimal  
29 107  
73 n dn  
ASCII  
GS k  
I n dn  
Value of n Value of dn  
1-255 0-105  
Since the characters encoded via Code 128 include the NUL (Hex 00) character, a  
NUL cannot be used to terminate the Code 128 bar code sequence as is done with  
other bar code sequences. The number of characters to be encoded is variable and  
is specified by n.  
Following n are the data bytes: dn. The printer processes n bytes from the next  
character data as bar code data.  
The first data byte must be a Start code: d1 = 103-105.  
Data bytes past the Start code: d2 = 0-102.  
The printer provides the Stop code.  
If character code d cannot be printed, the printer prints the processed bar code  
data up to that point and the following data is treated as normal data. If the  
horizontal size exceeds one line, the printer does not print the excess data.  
This command is enabled only when no data is in the print buffer. When data is  
in the printer buffer, the printer processes the data following GS k I’ as normal  
data.  
Select Width of Bar Code  
Sets the bar code width to n dots or n/ 152 inch (n/ 6 mm).  
Hex  
Decimal  
ASCII  
Value of n Default  
1D 77 n 29 119 n  
GS w n 2, 3, 4  
3
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Appendix A: Specifications  
Features  
Interfaces:  
RS-232C, Parallel  
Memory/ Firmware:  
16K RAM (available for downloadable character sets  
and bit-mapped graphics)  
History EEROM  
4K Buffer  
Resident character sets: PC Code Page 437 (US)  
PC Code Page 850 (Multilingual)  
Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN8 (EAN), JAN13 (EAN),  
Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar  
Integrated bar codes:  
Options:  
Knife  
Power Supply (separate in-line power supply for  
models not receiving power from host)  
Wall-Mount Kit  
Cash Drawer Drivers  
Reliability  
Thermal Mechanism:  
Electronics  
Knife:  
36 Million Print Lines  
240,000 Hours of Ontime  
1 Million Cuts  
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Power Requirements  
The 7193 printer receives power from a separate in-line power supply which can  
be purchased separately.  
Power from Power Supply (Remote)  
Voltage:  
24 Vdc  
+5 Volt Supply for the Logic Circuits  
Environmental Conditions  
Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F), models with no knife  
5°C to 28°C (41°F to 82°F), models with knife  
Operating Humidity:  
5% to 90%  
The printer can operate at higher temperatures if the humidity is lower (5°C to  
45°C with humidity of 5% to 35%).  
Condensation:  
Condensation may occur when the printer is moved  
from cold to warm areas after shipment. The printer's  
design permits operation after drying out and  
stabilizing at room temperature.  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Dimensions and Weight  
Height:  
119 mm (4.7 in.)  
Height with Cover Open: 225 mm (8.85 in.)  
Width:  
Depth:  
Weight:  
165 mm (6.5 in.)  
187 mm (7.35 in.)  
1.3 kg (2.9 lbs.)  
Printing Specifications  
Speed:  
600 Lines per Minute  
Noise Level:  
Printhead:  
Print Area:  
50 dBA (ISO 7779)  
Direct Thermal, Fixed Head  
Host Selectable 44 (Standard) or 56 (Compressed) Columns  
Character Pitch: 15.2 Characters per Inch (Standard)  
19.0 Characters per Inch (Compressed)  
152 Dots per Inch  
Dot Density:  
Line Spacing:  
Character Cell:  
7.6 Lines per Inch  
10 x 18 Dots (Standard)  
8 x 18 Dots (Compressed)  
Print Modes:  
Standard, Compressed, Double High, Double Wide, Upside  
Down, Rotated  
Paper Diameter: 80 mm Maximum (3.15 inches)  
Paper Length:  
Paper Width:  
83 Meters (273 ft.)  
80 mm ± .5 mm  
(3.15 Inches ± .008 Inches)  
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Print Zones  
The printer centers characters (standard pitch and compressed pitch) and  
graphics on an 80 mm wide (3.15 in.) receipt.  
Standard pitch: 10 x 18 dots in character cell, 44 characters (columns) per line  
Compressed pitch: 8 x 18 dots in character cell, 56 characters (columns) per  
line  
Graphics: 448 addressable bits  
The minimum print line height is 18 dots for characters and 24 dots for graphics.  
The standard print line height is 20 dots (3.33 mm, .131 in.) for characters (with  
two extra dot rows).  
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Appendix A: Specifications  
Density of Receipt Print Lines  
When the 7193 prints high density print lines (text or graphics), it automatically  
slows down to a rate slower than 600 lines per minute. High density print lines  
are defined as lines with over 57% of the dots printing on the line (there are 448  
total dot columns on the print station).  
Duty Cycle Restrictions (Printing Solid Blocks)  
There are restrictions on the duty cycle because of the heat generated by the  
receipt thermal printhead when printing solid blocks (regardless of the length of  
the block in relation to the print line). The restrictions are ambient temperature,  
the percentage of time (measured against one minute) of continuous solid  
printing, and the amount of coverage.  
Caution: When the duty cycle approches the limits shown in the table, the  
receipt printhead will heat up and shut down. This may damage the printhead.  
To avoid this problem, do one or a combination of the following:  
1. Reduce the amount of coverage.  
2. Reduce the time of continuous solid printing.  
3. Reduce the ambient temperature.  
Ambient Temperature  
Amount of Solid Coverage  
25° C  
35° C  
50° C  
20%  
100% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
50% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
20% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
40%  
50% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
25% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
10% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
100%  
20% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
10% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
3% of 1 min.  
continuous  
printing  
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Appendix B: Print Characteristics  
Appendix B: Print Characteristics  
The following two illustrations show the dot patterns of sample characters for  
standard pitch (15.2 CPI) and compressed pitch (19 CPI). The following pages  
show the character sets for Code Page 437 and Code Page 850.  
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Index  
Index  
7193 printer  
Changing paper, 19  
cleaning, 7  
Cleaning printer, 7  
clearance, 11  
description, 1  
Clearance around printer, 11  
Code page 437  
dimensions, 11, 103  
environmental conditions, 102  
features, 2, 101  
installation, see Installation  
location, choosing, 11  
models, 2  
ordering supplies, 4, 6  
power requirements, 102  
power supply, 6  
power supply wall-mount kit, 27  
print zones, 104  
sample characters, 109  
Code page 850  
sample characters, 110  
Commands, bar code  
print bar code, 62, 99  
print code 128 bar code, 62, 100  
select height of bar code, 62, 98  
select pitch of HRI characters, 62, 98  
select printing position of HRI characters,  
62, 98  
select width of bar code, 62, 100  
Commands, graphics  
printer specifications, 103  
reliability, 101  
wall-mount kit, 6, 25  
define downloaded bit image, 61, 82  
double-density graphics, 61, 81  
print downloaded bit image, 61, 83  
set absolute starting position, 61, 79  
set bit image mode, 61, 79  
A
Accessories, see Supplies  
single-density graphics, 61, 81  
Commands, print characteristics  
copy character set from ROM to RAM, 60,  
76  
B
BASIC, sending commands, 46  
define user-defined character set, 60, 75  
rotate characters counter-clockwise, 60, 73  
select character code table, 60, 76  
select character set, 60, 75  
select double-wide characters, 60, 73  
select pitch, 60, 74  
select single-wide characters, 60, 73  
set/ cancel rotated characters clockwise, 60,  
77  
set/ cancel upside-down characters, 60, 77  
set print mode, 60, 74  
C
Cables  
cash drawer, 9, 15  
communication, 9, 16  
connecting, 16  
power, 16  
Carriage return, ignoring/ using, 39  
Cash drawers  
connector and pin assignments, 49, 54  
ordering, 6  
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Commands, printer function  
add n extra dot rows, 58, 65  
align character positions, 59, 71  
carriage return, 58, 64  
Commands, real time  
busy line and fault conditions, 90  
description, 87  
implementation, 87, 88  
moving data through the buffer, 89  
real time printer status transmission, 62, 96  
real time request to printer, DLE sequence,  
62, 95  
clear printer, 58, 64  
enable/ disable panel switch, 59, 71  
feed n dot rows, 58, 65  
feed n print lines, 58, 64  
full knife cut, 58, 66  
generate pulse to open cash drawer, 59, 72  
generate tone, 58, 66  
real time request to printer, GS sequence,  
62, 94  
real time status transmission, DLE  
sequence, 62, 92  
horizontal tab, 58, 63  
initialize printer, 59, 68  
line feed, 58, 63  
real time status transmission, GS sequence,  
62, 91  
partial knife cut, 58, 66  
rules for using, 88  
print, 58, 65  
Commands, sending, 45  
using BASIC, 46  
using DOS, 46  
Communication, 45  
Communication cable, 9  
ordering, 6  
Communication interface  
Parallel, 52  
print and feed n lines, 59, 71  
print and feed n minimum units, 59, 69  
read from non-volatile memory, 59, 72  
select printer, 59, 68  
select sensors to stop printing, 59, 71  
set absolute starting position, 58, 67  
set character right-side spacing, 58, 67  
set column, 58, 66  
RS-232C, 46  
set horizontal tab positions, 59, 69  
set line spacing to 1/ 6 inch, 59, 68  
set line spacing to n minimum units, 59, 68  
set relative starting position, 59, 70  
write to non-volatile memory, 59, 72  
Commands, printer status  
request alternate status, 61, 85  
transmit cash drawer status, 61, 84  
transmit printer status, 61, 86  
Compressed pitch  
sample characters, 108  
Connecting cables  
cash drawer, 15  
communication, 16  
power, 16  
Consumables, see Paper  
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Index  
I
D
Installation  
Data buffer size  
attaching feet, 14  
setting, 34  
choosing location, 11  
Data error handling  
setting, 34  
connecting cables, 15, 16  
loading paper, 19  
Data scope mode, 40  
Default lines per inch, 37  
Density, of print, 105  
Diagnostics, 33  
mounting power supply on wall, 27  
mounting printer on wall, 25  
removing packing material, 9  
setting switches, 12  
knife failure, 30  
testing printer, 23  
level 0, 33  
turning on printer, 18  
level 1, 34  
Interface  
level 2, 43  
level 3, 43  
Parallel, 52  
RS-232C, 46  
paper jam, 30  
paper out, 30  
K
Kits  
power voltage low/ high, 31  
print head over/ under temperature, 30  
receipt cover open, 30  
startup, 33  
power supply, 6  
wall-mount, power supply, 27  
wall-mount, printer, 6, 25  
Knife  
failure of, 30  
setting partial cut distance, 38  
Dimensions, 11, 103  
DIP switches, see Switch settings  
DOS, sending commands, 46  
DTR/ DSR protocol, 47  
Duty cycle  
L
Label, wall-mount kit, 25  
Level 0 diagnostics, 33  
limitations, 105  
Level 1 diagnostics, 34  
E
data scope mode, 40  
Environmental conditions, 102  
Errors, see Problems  
ignoring/ using carriage return, 39  
setting data buffer size, 34  
setting data error handling, 34  
setting default lines per inch, 37  
setting partial cut distance, 38  
setting printhead resistance, 36  
test receipt printing, 42  
F
Features, 2, 101  
Feet, attaching, 14  
Level 2 diagnostics, 43  
Level 3 diagnostics, 43  
H
Hook and Loop fasteners, attaching, 14  
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Lights  
Paper jam, 30  
indicating problems, 29  
Paper out, 30  
Lines per inch, default, 37  
Loading paper, 19  
Location  
Parallel interface, 45, 52  
communication connector and pin  
assignments, 53  
choosing, 11  
clearance, 11  
Pitch of characters  
15.2 cpi, 107  
19 cpi, 108  
Power cable  
M
connector and pin assignments, 48, 53  
Power requirements, 102  
Power supply  
Models, of 7193 printer, 2  
Mounting power supply on wall, 27  
Mounting printer on wall, 25  
mounting on wall, 27  
ordering, 6  
Print density  
O
receipt, 105  
Print problems, 31  
Print test  
selections for printing, 42  
Print zones, 104  
Printhead, thermal, 3  
over/ under temperature, 30  
resistance, 36  
Operator panel, 43  
Operator panel lights  
indicating problems, 29  
Ordering  
cash drawers, 6  
communication cable, 6  
paper, 4  
power supply, 6  
supplies, 4, 5  
Printing, continuous  
limitations of, 105  
Problems, 29  
wall-mount kit, 6  
knife failure, 30  
lights, 29  
paper jam, 30  
paper out, 30  
P
Packing material  
removing, 9  
repacking printer, 10  
Paper  
power voltage low/ high, 31  
print is light or spotty, 31  
printhead over/ under temperature, 30  
Protocol, RS-232C  
DTR/ DSR, 47  
advancing, 22  
changing, 19  
loading, 19  
low, 19  
ordering, 4  
out, 19  
XON/ OFF, 47  
requirements, 4  
suppliers, 4, 5  
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Switch settings, 12  
Parallel, 55  
R
RS-232C parameters, 50  
Receipt cover, 30  
Reliability, 101  
T
Repacking printer, 10  
RS-232C interface, 45, 46  
communication connector and pin  
assignments, 48  
Tallies  
see level 3 diagnostics  
Testing the printer, 23  
Thermal paper  
DTR/ DSR protocol, 47  
parameters, 50  
ordering, 4  
technical specifications, 48  
XON/ OFF protocol, 47  
requirements, 4  
suppliers, 4, 5  
Thermal printhead  
print density, 105  
Thermal printhead, see Printhead  
Troubleshooting, see Problems  
S
Service  
contacting service representative, 31  
Setting switches, 12  
Parallel, 55  
RS-232C parameters, 50  
Setup mode, see Level 1 diagnostics, 34  
Standard pitch  
V
Voltage  
low or high, 31  
sample characters, 107  
Supplies  
W
Wall-mount kit, 9  
power supply, 6  
Wall-mount kit, printer  
ordering, 6  
communication cable, 6  
kits, 25, 27  
paper, 4  
power cord, 6  
power supply, 6  
Weight, of printer, 103  
shipped in box, 9  
shipped separately, 9  
wall-mount kit, power supply, 6  
X
XON/ XOFF protocol, 47  
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