sewoo SLK-TS400 Receipt Printer User Manual

sewoo SLK-TS400 Receipt Printer User Manual

Parts Identifications

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking

Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Connecting the Cables

All cables connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer which is shown below:

Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.

Interface Connector

Cash Drawer Connector
The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A for 510ms or less when not printing.

Cash Drawer Connector
The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A for 510ms or less when not printing.

NOTE:
Cash drawer 1 and 2 are connected each other inside the printer. As it is not able to distinguish between Cash drawer 1 and 2, we recommend you to use only one cash drawer.

Loading the Roll Paper

Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly.

Turn off power switch.

1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; Otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Open the printer cover by pushing down the cover open push button.
3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside.
4. Insert new paper roll as shown.
5. Note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll:
6. Pull out a small amount of paper roll as shown. Then, close the cover.
7. Tear off the paper as shown.

CAUTION:
When the cutter is jammed, please follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power.
2. Press the cover open button and open the cover. Be care full of cutter blade because the cutter blade might be come out.
3. Turn on the power, the cutter will automatically reset.
4. Close the cover.

Control panel and other functions

Control panel

You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control panel. The indicator lights let you to monitor the printer’s status.

Control Panel

Button
The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command. Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED button to feed paper continuously.

Error indicators

This section explains the different patterns signaled by the two LED indicators located on the top cover of the printer.

Self Test

The self-test result indicated whether the printer is operating properly. Also with this, user can check following options or status of the printer.

Control circuit

• Printer mechanism
• Printing quality
• ROM version
• Interface setting

This test is independent of any other equipment or software.

Running the self test

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly before performing the self test
2. Turn the printer on holding the FEED button, then the self-test will start. The self-test prints the printer setting value and then prints the following, and pauses. (Error LED On)

SELECT MODE BY BUTTON

1. ASCII PRINT
2. SELECT BAUDRATE MODE
3. HEXADUMP MODE
4. SELECT ERROR BEEP MODE

Press the FEED button consecutively (1~4)

1. ASCII PRINT

(press the FEED button once)

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Printing test page constructed with ACII code.

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2. SELECT BAUDRATE MODE (press the FEED button twice)| Set the speed of Serial Interface

(You can set the BAUDRATE in this mode)

3. HEXADUMP MODE

(press the FEED button triple time)

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Printing the HEX value received from the interface

4. SELECT ERROR BEEP MODE| Select Printer Error Beep On/Off

Wait for 5~6 seconds if you want to exit. Printer performs a cutting when exiting this mode

The printer is ready to receive data after finishing setting.

ASCII Print

ASCII PRINT is printing a test page constructed ASCII code. You can able to check the printer works properly with this The ASCII PRINT test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following:

Completed
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the ASCII PRINT.

Select Baudrate Mode

After entering the BAUDRATE MODE, the list which can select the BPS will be printed. Similar like Self Test, you can press the FEED button to select a BAUDRATE. Once the input performs properly, the printer shows a result and store. The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the SELECT BAUDRATEMODE. SELECT BAUDRATE BY BUTTON

1. 9600bps
2. 19200bps
3. 38400bps
4. 115200bps

Hexadecimal Dump

This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you go into the hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands. To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps

1. Please turn printer off.
2. Please turn printer on while press down “Feed” button.
3. Press the FEED button three times when the Self Test printed.
4. Now printer had entered into Hexa dump mode.
5. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints ”Hexadecimal printing mode…” and then all the codes it receives in a two-column format. The first column contains the hecadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that correspond to the codes. Hecadecimal Dump 1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 .!..& . @ @ 1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B .%..c4 .. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH A period (.) is printed for each code that has no ASCII equivalent.
6. Turn off the printer.
7. Turn on the printer.

Select Error Beep Mode

This function is to select the ON/OFF status of the buzzer mode when a printer makes errors such as a lack of paper, cover open etc. Under this mode, you see the set-up menu printed like the down below. Press the button once or twice to set up the ON/OFF mode. SELECT ERROR BEEP MODE BY BUTTON

1. BEEP MODE ON
2. BEEP MODE OFF

Peripherals Connection

This product can communicate with other devices via Bluetooth or Wi- Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) communication and cable.
Optional

Bluetooth Connection

1. The Printer can be connected to devices equipped with Bluetooth communication capacity (PDAs, PCs, etc.)
2. Use the Bluetooth connection function supported by the device to connect to the printer.

NOTE
Refer to the Bluetooth Manual for more details on connection.

Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) Connection

Optional

1. The Printer can be connected to devices equipped with Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) communication capacity (PDAs, PCs, etc.)
2. Use the Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) connection function supported by the device to

NOTE
Refer to the Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n) Manual for more details on connection.

Printer cleaning

If the interior of the printer is dusty, printing quality can be lowered. In this case, follow the instructions below to clean the printer.

Note :

1. Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning
2. Regarding print head cleaning, as the print head is very hot during printing, turn off the printer power and wait approximately 10 minute before start.
3. When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated part of the print head. The print head subject to be damaged by static electricity.
4. Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and /or damaged in any way.
5. Use an applicator swab moistened with an alcohol solution to clean the print head and remove any dusts.
6. Once the cleaning is completed, insert paper roll into the printer few minutes later and close the printer cover.

Preventing Overheating
To prevent the motor from overheating, continuous operation of the printer should be 1.5 m or less in print length. Set the pause time for 30 seconds or more than it.

Specifications

Important!
When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, be sure that the following cautions are observed. Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 1.75A. Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is electrical noise. Take the appropriate measure to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.

General Specifications

1. Printing Method Direct line thermal printing.
2. Print speed 220mm/sec
3. Dot density (Hor / Ver) 180 DPI X 180 DPI
4. Dot Pitch 0.141mm X 0.141mm
5. Printing Width Max 72mm (512 dots/Line)
6. Number of print columns.
   Font “A”| Font “B”
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   42 columns| 56 columns
7. Roll paper Refer to chapter 2 for details on the recommended roll Paper. Paper width : Default 79.5 ±0.5mm Roll diameter : Max. ø83mm
8. Weight 1.7 Kg

Overall dimension

Auto Cutter Specifications

1. Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute
2. Thickness of paper 0.06 ~ 0.08 mm
3. Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and 80μm)

Communications

USB (B type) + Serial Built-in / OPTION: Bluetooth 4.2 or Wi-Fi(a/b/g/n) 2.4/5GHz 11-4. Electrical Characteristics

1. Input Voltage DC 24V ± 10%
2. Current Consumption Operating: Approx. 1.5 A (at ASC∥ printing) Peak : Approx. 10 A (at print duty 100%, For 10 seconds or less) Stand-by : Approx. 0.03 A
3. Power Connector

Environmental Requirements

1. Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)
2. Transport/Storage (except paper) Temperature -20°C to 60°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)

Reliability

1. MCBF 70 million lines
2. Head Life 100 million pulses, 150Km
3. Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and 80μm)

Certification

1. FCC PART15 CLASS A
2. UL/cUL (UL 60950-1)
3. KC
4. CE-EMCD Class B
5. ENERGY STAR

This equipment is indoor use and all the communication wirings are limited to inside of the building.

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