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Metapace T-3 User Manual

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Metapace T-3
Thermal Printer
Rev. 1.00
http://www.metapace.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Metapace T-3 Thermal Printer Rev. 1.00 http://www.metapace.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Metapace T-3 ■ Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.

  • Page 3: Metapace T

    Metapace T-3 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. the printer, unplug it before taking following measures. • If not, they may eat it.

  • Page 4: Label Material

    Metapace T-3 ■ Warning - U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Metapace T-3 ■ Introduction The Metapace T-3 Roll Printer are designed for use with electronic instruments such as system ECR, POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc. The main features of the printer are as follows: 1. High speed printing : 46.2 (1/6” Feed) lines per second.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Metapace T-3 ■ Table of Contents 1. Setting Up the Printer ....................7 1-1 Unpacking........................7 1-2 Connecting the Cables ....................8 1-2-1 Serial Interface (RS-232C) ................8 1-2-2 Parallel Interface (IEEE1284) ................ 9 1-2-3 USB Interface ....................10 1-3 Connecting the Drawer .................... 10 1-4 Setting the Dip Switches..................

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Printer

    Metapace T-3 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance. Metapace T-3 Cover Cable Roll Paper Quick Start Guide Safety Guide...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Cables

    Metapace T-3 1-2 Connecting the Cables You can connect up the three cables to the printer. They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below: ※ NOTE Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the host are turned off.

  • Page 9: Parallel Interface (Ieee1284)

    Metapace T-3 1-2-2 Parallel Interface (IEEE1284) IFG-P TYPE Drawer kick-out Power supply Interface connector connector connector Pin No. Source Compatibility Mode Nibble Mode Host nStrobe HostClk Host / Printer Data 0 (LSB) Host / Printer Data 1 Host / Printer...

  • Page 10: Usb Interface

    Metapace T-3 1-2-3 USB Interface IFG-U TYPE Drawer kick-out Power supply USB connector connector connector Pin No. Signal Name Assignment (Color) Function Shell Shield Drain Wire Frame Ground VBUS Host Power : DC5[V] / 500[mA] White Differential Data Line Green...

  • Page 11: Setting The Dip Switches

    Metapace T-3 1-4 Setting the Dip Switches 1-4-1 Serial Interface • DIP Switch 1 Function Default Auto Line Feed Enable Disable Flow Control XON/XOFF DTR/DSR Data Length 7 bits 8 bits Parity Check Parity Selection EVEN Baud rate Selection (bps) Refer to the following Table 1 •...
  • Page 12 Metapace T-3 • Table 1 – Baud rate (bps) Selection Transmission Speed Default 2400 4800 9600 19200 9600 38400 57600 115200 • Table 2 – Print Density Selection Print Density Default 1 (Light) 2 (Medium) 3 (Dark) ※ Auto Cutter Enable / Disable selection...

  • Page 13: Installing Or Replacing The Paper Roll

    Metapace T-3 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll ※ NOTE 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.
  • Page 14 Metapace T-3 1-5-5 Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 1-5-6 Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then close the cover. ※ NOTE When closing the cover, press the center of printer cover firmly to prevent paper miss-loading.

  • Page 15: Adjustments And Settings

    Metapace T-3 1-6 Adjustments and Settings The Metapace T-3 is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. It does, however, offer some settings for users with special requirements. It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication settings, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Computer

    Metapace T-3 1-8 Connecting the computer You need an appropriate interface cable. 1-8-1 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. 1-8-2 Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector. 1-8-3 Attach the other end of the cable to the computer.

  • Page 17: Self Test

    Metapace T-3 2. Self Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. The self-test checks the following; 2-1 Make sure paper roll has been installed properly. 2-2 Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins.

  • Page 18: Hexadecimal Dumping

    Metapace T-3 3. Hexadecimal Dumping 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 turn on the hexadecimal dump function, the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.

  • Page 19: Specification

    Metapace T-3 4. Specification Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 dpi (7dots/mm) Printing width 72 mm Paper width 80 mm 42 (Font A) Characters per line (default) 56 (Font B) 56 (Font C) Printing speed 47.28lines/sec , 200 mm/sec...

  • Page 20: Appendix

    Metapace T-3 5. Appendix 5-1 Cleaning Printer Paper dust inside the printer may lower the print quality. In this case clean the printer as follows. 5-1-1 Open the printer cover and remove the paper if exists. 5-1-2 Clean the print head with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol solvent.

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