BP-002 User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions carefully and thoroughly and save them for later reference. The unauthorized operation would lead to malfunction or accident. Manufacturers have no responsibilities for the problems which are led by misoperations. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions in the manual as well as marked on the product. 2. Don’t touch the thermal print head with your hand at any moment to avoid the thermal head damaged. 3.
BP-002 User's Manual Notice: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. *All the parts of the printer can be recycled. When it is abandoned, we can call it back freely. Please contact us when you abandon it.
BP-002 User's Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................i Chapter 1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Features ..............................................................................................................................................1 1.
BP-002 User's Manual 5.2.1 Cash Drawer Interface................................................................................................................ 31 5.2.2 Parallel Interface......................................................................................................................... 32 5.2.3 USB Interface ............................................................................................................................. 33 5.2.4 Serial Interface ...........................
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Features BP-002 is a low-cost and high-reliability thermal printer facing low-income market. It can be widely used in the fields of supermarket, POS, catering, electronic instrument and so on. 1.
BP-002 User's Manual Cash drawer interface Data interface Power supply inlet Figure 1-2 Back interfaces of the printer Note: According to the specific interface standards -2-
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 2.1 Unpacking & Checking Check the following items in the package, if any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer. Printer Power Cord AC Adapter Interface Cable Driver CD (Including User's Manual and Driver) Figure 2-1 Packing List 2.2 Removing the Protective Materials 1. Open the packing box, take out the printer. 2. Save all the original packing materials so that they can be used when transporting the printer. 2.
BP-002 User's Manual Cash Drawer Interface Cash Drawer Cable Figure 2-2 Connecting the cash drawer cable Caution: You must use the appropriate cash drawer, or else our company will not guarantee to keep the printer in good repair when it is damaged by improper cash drawer. 2.3.2 Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable 1. Make sure the computer and the printer are both turned off, connect the parallel interface cable to the connector of the printer, and then fasten the wire clips as shown in Figure 2-3.
BP-002 User's Manual USB Interface Cable USB Interface Figure 2-4 Connecting the USB interface cable 2.3.4 Connecting the Serial Interface Cable 1. Make sure the computer and the printer are both turned off, connect the serial interface cable to the connector of the printer. Tighten the connector screws as shown in Figure 2-5. Screws Serial Interface Serial Interface Cable Figure 2-5 Connecting the serial interface cable 2.
BP-002 User's Manual Ethernet Interface Ethernet Interface Cable Figure 2-6 Connecting the Ethernet interface cable Note: Please refer to the user’s manual for the detailed instructions of internet settings. 2.4 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Make sure the printer’s power is turned off. (O mark on the power switch is pressed down) 2. Make sure the voltage of the electrical outlet matches that of the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter to the printer’s power supply inlet. 4.
BP-002 User's Manual 2.5 Installing the Driver You should setup the printer driver in Windows before using the BP-002 printer. Please use the cable to connect computer with printer, then turn on the computer and the printer, put the driver CD into the CD-ROM. Install driver by the following ways: Auto-install way Double click the file “Setup.exe” in the driver disc, install driver by the following direct. Note: Auto-install way needs the operating system of Windows 2000 or above.
BP-002 User's Manual should select the path as follow: CD-ROM → “Driver” → “WIN2000 (XP-Vista-Win7)”, click “Open”, then click “OK” to return to the window of “Add Printer Wizard", select the respective model, click “Next”. 6. Follow the guide click “Next” gradually till the installation is finished. The installing steps for Windows 98 are as follows: (1) The installing steps with a parallel cable or a serial cable: 1. Click “Start” → “Settings” → “Printers”. 2.
BP-002 User's Manual 4. A window of “Install From Disk” pops up, click “OK”, return to a window of “Add Printer”, then click "Next". 5. A window of “Printer port” pops up, select “Available ports”, select “JMUSB”, click "Next", and then show the printer’s name. If the system is not installed by other printer driver process, the printer is treated as default printer by the application process of Window98 environment, click “Next”.
BP-002 User's Manual 4. Select the “BP-002”, and then click “Next”. 5. Tick off the option of “Let me choose my own passkey” and enter “1234” as shown, then click “Next”.
BP-002 User's Manual 6. Record the Outgoing COM port and click “Finish”, then reboot the computer. 7. Set the printer driver print port as the outgoing port and the installation is finish. Note: Every Bluetooth device has its own address. Please reinstall it when replacing the Bluetooth device. 2.7 Ethernet Settings Please use Birch network setting software NetFinder to set the IP address for Birch Ethernet interface network printers, which can be found in the CD or downloaded from www.birch.com.tw.
BP-002 User's Manual 2.7.1 Connecting Printer Power on the printer, connect with the Ethernet cable which has been connected to LAN, and look into the information of Ethernet LED indicator to ensure the printer has entered into the normal connection. Yellow LED Green LED Description ON Blink Connecting to network OFF OFF Not connecting to network 2.7.2 Setting IP Address 1. Run NetFinder Software Double click NetFinder.exe in the PC which connects the printer in the same LAN.
BP-002 User's Manual If the printer still can not be found out when the network connection is correct in the same network, please check whether the network fire wall on the PC opens or not. If there is fire wall, please close it temporarily, open again after finishing searching and setting a printer completely. 3. Setting printer’s IP address The printer’s information is listed in the main interface, the left side of which is the model and description and the right are the IP address and MAC address.
BP-002 User's Manual address used in printer may conflict with another one). The network segment part of the IP address and Subnet Mask must be the same as those of PC connecting with a printer. For example, the address of working PC is 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0 (IP/Subnet Mask), then which of printer should be set to 192.168.0.x/255.255.255.0（x=2~254 and should avoid the IP in used.
BP-002 User's Manual Caution: Wi-Fi interface transfers data through wireless network. The wireless signal may be affected by the surrounding environment, please ensure the signal around printer location is well enough. 2.8.1 Connect to the Printer, Run the WiFiConfig Software Connect the printer and the computer with the USB interface cable, make sure the printer is in normal working condition, and then turn on both the printer and the computer, double click WiFiConfig.exe in the driver CD.
BP-002 User's Manual SSID Network name. The longest network name is 32 characters and there is no space between characters. When WLAN type Infrastructure, the network name is the same with the router’s network name; When WLAN type Ad Hoc, the network name is the same with the wireless network card’s network name. Security Select the security mode. Key Enter the corresponding key. When “Security” is selected to “None”, do not need to enter key. Use DHCP Select to use dynamic IP assignment or not.
BP-002 User's Manual 4. Click “Load”, the printer would load the current Wi-Fi setting. 5. Sets the network communication parameters. Please set the corresponding network communication parameters according to the actual network circumstances. The detailed information please enquire the network administer. WLAN type: Select the network mode.
BP-002 User's Manual 2.8.4 Recover the Default Setting When the malfunctions of the Wi-Fi parameters lead to the printer unable to connect with the network, you could recover the default setting to set the parameters again. Note: Printer does not need to enter setup mode when recovering the default setting. If the printer has entered into setup mode, please restart the printer before recovering the default setting. 1.
BP-002 User's Manual 5) A window of “Add Port” pops up, enter the IP address reported by the “Setting printer’s IP address” in the “Printer Name or IP Address” column. Take IP address “192.168.0.240” for example. “Port Name” is created automatically after finishing filling in IP address. 6) A window of “Additional Port Information Required” pops up, select “Custom” in the “Device Type”, then click “Settings”. 7) A window of “Port Settings” pops up.
BP-002 User's Manual 8) Return to “Additional Port Information Required”, click “Next”. 9) A window of “Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” pops up, click “Finish”. 10) In the selection of “Manufacturers/Printers”, click “Have Disk”, and then click “Next”. 11) A window of “Install From Disk” pops up.
BP-002 User's Manual 4) A window of “Printer port” pops up, select “Standard TCP/IP Port”, click “New port”. 5) A window of “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” pops up, click “Next”. 6) A window of “Add a port” pops up, import the IP address reported by the “Setting printer’s IP address” in the “Printer name or IP address” column. Take IP address “192.168.0.240” for example. “Port name” is created automatically after finishing filling in IP address. Click “Next”.
BP-002 User's Manual 7) A window of “Additional Port Information Required” pops up, select “Custom” in the “Device Type”, then click “settings”. 8) A window of “Port Settings” pops up. Affirm that “Port name” and “Printer name or IP address” are correct, “Protocol” is “RAW” and “Port Number” is “9100”, click “OK”.
BP-002 User's Manual 9) Return to “Additional Port Information Required”, click “Next”. 10) A window of “Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” pops up, click “Finish”. 11) Return to “Printer Ports”, click “Close”. 12) Return to “Properties”, make sure the network port is selected, click “Apply”, and then click “Close”. Thus, printer’s network port setting is finished.
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BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 3 Control Panel 3.1 Control Panel There are three indicator lights and one key on the control panel shown as Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Control panel 3.1.1 Indicator light Indicator light Description POWER (Green) Denotes whether the printer’s power supply is connected or not. The indicator light is on when the power is connected. ERROR (Red) Denotes printer’s status. The indicator light is on when the malfunction appears. PAPER OUT (Red) Denotes printer’s paper status.
BP-002 User's Manual 3.5 Setting Slip Stitch (UPDATE and BOOT) Slip Stitch Cap Slip Stitch When Plugging Into When Pulling Out Slip Stitch is used to upgrade printer firmware. In normal working condition, BOOT slip stitch should be pulling out while UPDATE slip stitch should be plugging into. Note: Do not change the Slip Stitch without any permission of the factory, or the printer can not work. 3.
BP-002 User's Manual 5. In the window of Printer Settings, the left side of each item is parameter icon, the top right corner is parameter item and the bottom right corner is current value. The printer will load the current value automatically when each parameter window popping up. If the printer is offline or using improper printer port, the current value will be blank, then, you should set the printer online or use the proper printer port. 6.
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 4 Installing Paper The printer can install the paper conveniently, which should be 58mm wide. How to deal with the paper will be explained in details in this chapter. 4.1 Paper Installation Steps Note: 1. Don’t touch the thermal print head after printing to avoid being burned. 2. Don’t pull the paper moving directly with your hand. 1. Push the cover-opening button, open the upper cover. Upper Cover Figure 4-1 Open the upper cover 2. Insert the roll paper as shown below.
BP-002 User's Manual Figure 4-3 Pull out the paper 4. Put the paper as shown below, and then close the cover. Figure 4-4 Close the cover NOTE: After finishing installing the paper, if PAPER OUT indicator light and ERROR indicator light are still on, or the printer makes strange noise when feeding paper, please open the cover and re-close it tightly.
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 5 Specification 5.1 General Specificaion Item Description Printing method Thermal line printing Printing direction Line by line Dot density 384 dots/ line (203×203 DPI) Printing speed 100 mm/s Reliability Print head life:50Km (under special condition), 100 million pulse Effective printing width 48 mm Paper feed speed 100 mm/s (Max.) Thermal paper Model TF50KS-E (Japan paper co.ltd) AF50KS-E (JUJO THERMAL) Width: 57.5 ± 0.
BP-002 User's Manual IN Power Supply OUT Environmental conditions Operating environment Storage environment Input voltage: 100 ~ 240 VAC Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz Output voltage: 8.5V DC Current: 3 A Temperature: 5 ~ 40℃ Humidity: 20%RH ~ 80%RH (No condensation) Temperature: -40 ~ 55℃ Humidity: ≤93%RH (40℃, No condensation) Weight Approx.
BP-002 User's Manual 6 1 Figure 5-1 Cash drawer connector Table A-1: Cash drawer connector Pin assignments Pin number Signal Direction 1 Frame GND --- 2 Cash Drawer drive signal OUT 3 4 5 Cash Drawer open/closed signal 12VDC Cash Drawer drive signal IN OUT OUT 6 Cash Drawer open/closed signal ground Drive current≤12V/1A --- Table A-1: Cash drawer connector Pin assignments Note: Make sure the cash drawer meets the specification mentioned above, or we will not guarantee to keep the printer in
BP-002 User's Manual 32 14, 15, 17, 18, 34, 36 16, 19～30, 33 /ERR OUT Low level means the printer is in error state NC --- Not connect GND --- GND, “0” level in logic Table A-2: Connector Pin Assignments Note: ① “IN” means input to the printer, “OUT” means output from printer. ② The signal logical level is TTL level. Relative signal is shown as Figure 5-3. BUSY /ACK DATA /STB 0. 5μS 0. 5μS 0. 5μS 0.5μS 0. 5μS Figure 5-3 Timing signal in parallel interface 5.2.
BP-002 User's Manual Table A-4 Pin assignments of the serial interface Pin Number Signal From Description 2 RXD Host 3 TXD Printer Sent control code X-ON/X-OFF and data to the Host 8 CTS Printer “MARK” state means printer is too busy to receive data; “SPACE” means printer is ready for receiving data. 5 GND — 4 DTR Printer Receive data from Host Signal GND Signal terminal is ready Table A-4 Pin assignments of the serial interface Note: ① “From” means the source where signal comes out.
BP-002 User's Manual Figure 5-8 Ethernet interface 5.2.6 Power Supply Inlet The BP-002 printer connects with a 8.5V±5% and 3A AC adapter. The power supply inlet is shown as Figure 5-9.
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance To prolong the printer’s life, make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat, and the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust. Cleaning paper holder and thermal print head periodically is the main task of maintaining the printer. We will speak about this problem in this section. It is noted that make sure to turn off the printer before maintenance.
BP-002 User's Manual Chapter 7 Control Commands 7.1 General The commands BP-002 supplies are based on ESC/POS. The format described as following: Command Function Format: ASCII: Decimal: Hex: Indicates the ASCII equivalents Indicates the decimal equivalents Written in hexadecimal code Description: The function and using instruction of that command. Example: Some examples are listed for easier understanding. 7.
BP-002 User's Manual Set the right-side spacing of the character to n*(horizontal or vertical motion unit) n=0～255. Horizontal or vertical motion unit is specified by GS P command ESC Set print mode ！ Format: ASCII: ESC ！ n Decimal: 27 33 n Hex: 1B 21 n Description: Select the print mode using n as follows.
BP-002 User's Manual Define the user-define Characters from c1 to c2. y=3; 32<=c1<=c2<=126; 0<=x<=12; [Character A 12*24], 0<=x<=9; [Character B 8*16]; d=0~255; k=c2-c1+1≤10; that is to say each time define characters could not over 10; y specifies the number of bytes in the vertical direction, x specifies the number of dots in the horizontal direction, d specifies the user-define data. ESC * Format: Select bit-image mode ASCII: Decimal: Hex: ESC 27 1B * 42 2A m m m n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 d1..dk d1..
BP-002 User's Manual ESC 3 Format: User-define line spacing ASCII: ESC 3 n Decimal: 27 51 n Hex: 1B 33 n Description: Set the line spacing to n*. n=0~255. BP-002 printer’s line spacing is the minimum unit of horizontal n* The vertical or horizontal motion units are specified by GS P Command. ESC = Format: Select peripheral device ASCII: Decimal: Hex: ESC = n 27 61 n 1B 3D n Description: The Last bit of n is 0, printer disable. The Last bit of n is 1, printer enable.
BP-002 User's Manual ESC J Print and feed paper Format: ASCII: ESC J n Decimal: 27 74 n Hex: 1B 4A n Description: Print the data in print buffer and feed the paper n*(horizontal or vertical motion unit) inches. n=0～255; Horizontal or vertical motion unit are specified by GS P command. ESC M Format: Select character font ASCII: ESC M n Decimal: 27 77 n Hex: 1B 4D n Description: n = 0, 48; Character A (12*24) is selected; n = 1, 49; Character B (8*16) is selected.
BP-002 User's Manual ESC a n Format: Select justification ASCII: ESC a n Decimal: 27 97 n Hex: 1B 61 n Description: n=0, 48: Left justification; n=1, 49: centering; n=2, 50; right justification. ESC c 5 Format: Enable/disable panel button ASCII: ESC Decimal: Hex: c 5 n 27 99 53 n 1B 63 35 n Description: When the LSB of n is 0, enable button. When the LSB of n is 1, disable button.
BP-002 User's Manual ESC { Format: Turn on/off upside-down printing mode ASCII: Decimal: Hex: ESC { n 27 123 n 1B 7B n Description: When the LSB of n is 0, upside-down printing mode is turn off. When the LSB of n is 1, upside-down printing mode is turn on.
BP-002 User's Manual FS Cancel Chinese language mode . Format: ASCII: FS . Decimal: 28 46 Hex: 1C 2E Description: In this mode No Chinese character printed. FS 2 Format: Define user-define Chinese characters ASCII: FS 2 c1 c2 d1……d72 Decimal: 28 50 c1 c2 d1……d72 Hex: 1C 32 c1 c2 d1……d72 Description: c1=fe; a1<=c2<=fe; In this range, each time C2 can choose at most 6, that is to say, each time can define 6 Chinese characters at most.
BP-002 User's Manual GS B Format: Turn white/black reverse mode on/off ASCII: GS B n Decimal: 29 66 n Hex: 1D 42 n Description: When the LSB of n is 0, turn the white/black reverse mode off. When the LSB of n is 1, turn the white/black reverse mode on. GS H Format: Select print position of HRI character ASCII: GS H n Decimal: 29 72 n 1D 48 n Hex: Description: n=0, 48: NO HRI printing. n=1, 49: above the barcode. n=2, 50: above the barcode. n=3, 51: Both above and below.
BP-002 User's Manual n=1, 49; Selects character B (8*16) GS h Set bar code height Format: ASCII: GS h n Decimal: 29 104 n Hex: 1D 68 n Description: Set the height of the bar code to n dots. n = 0 ～ 48。 GS k Print bar code Format: * ASCII: GS k m d1..dk NUL Decimal: 29 107 m d1..dk 0 Hex: 1D 6B m d1..dk 00 ASCII: GS k m n d1..dn Decimal: 29 107 m n d1..dn Hex: 1D 6B n d1..
BP-002 User's Manual $, +, -, ., /, : *73 CODE128 Can be changed 2 ≤ n < 255 NUL ～ SP(7FH) 0 ≤ d ≤ 127 GS v 0 Format: Print raster bit image ASCII: GS Decimal: v 29 Hex: 0 m xL xH yL yH d1…dk 118 48 m xL xH yL yH d1…dk m xL xH yL yH d1…dk 1D 76 30 Description: Print a raster bit image using the mode specified by m as follows. m=0, 48: normal; m=1, 49: double width; m=2, 50: double height; m=3, 51: quadruple.
BP-002 User's Manual Appendix Commands List Here lists the commands supported in the printer in alphabetical order.
BP-002 User's Manual FS S Set Chinese character spacing FS W Turn quadruple-size mode on/off for Chinese character GS ! Select Character size GS B Turn white/black reverse mode on/off GS H Select print position of HRI character GS L Set left margin GS P Set horizontal or vertical motion unit GS W Set print area width GS f Select the HRI character font GS h Set bar code height GS k Print bar code GS v 0 Print raster bit image GS w Set bar code width - 49 -
