GIANT-100 Receipt Printer User Guide All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warning - U.S. This equipment has been tested and founded 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. This equipment generates uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
6. The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing. 7. Bar code printing is possible by using a bar code command. 8. Different print densities can be selected by DIP switches. 9. Peripheral units drive circuit enables control of external devices such as cash drawer. 10. 2-dimantional bar code(PDF-417) and Two color printing. Please be sure to read the instruction in this manual carefully before using GIANT-100.
Contents Chapter 1. Setting Up the Printer··························· 7 1.1. Unpacking······································································7 1.2. Connecting the Cables·················································7 1.3. Connecting the host device·········································8 1.4. Connecting the Drawer················································8 1.5. Connecting the Power Supply····································9 1.6.
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. Interface cable(option) Power-cord Roll paper GIANT-100 Receipt Printer User Guide All specifications are subject to change without notice. GIANT-100 Wall Mount(option) AC Adapter Operator’s Manual(option) 1.2. Connecting the Cables You can connect up to three cables to the printer.
1.3. Connecting the host device You need the appropriate interface cable. 1. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. 2. Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector. 3. Attach the other end of the cable to the host device. 1.4. Connecting the Drawer WARNING : Use a drawer that matches the printer specification. Using an improper drawer may damage the drawer as well as the printer.
WARNING : Make sure that you use the power supply provided with the printer or equivalent. CAUTION : When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, make sure that the power supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Otherwise you may damage the power supply or the printer. If the power supply’s rated voltage and your outlet’s voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. Otherwise, you may damage the power supply or the printer. 1.
1.6. Installing options & Replacing the Paper Roll 1.6.1. Partition Installation You can install the partition for 58mm paper printing on printer. 1. Push the Open-Button and open the Cover-Open. 2. Remove the partition as indicated in picture 4 below. 3. Insert the partition into the slot for 58mm wide roll as indicated in 5 & 6 below.
1. Use the template for Wall Mounting and mark the wall where you want to install the printer. 2. Drill 3 holes in the marked places (diameter 6.5mm depth 35mm). Insert the wall plug (A) into the hole. 3. Insert the screws into the wall plugs as in picture 3. 4. Assemble the wall mount bracket on the bottom of the printer using the screws. 5. Place the printer according to the screw head located on the anchor and fit it on the wall by sliding down.
1.6.3. Splash Cover Installation Insert the Splash cover boss(2point) into the Case lower. 1.6.4. Paper Roll Installation NOTES : Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper end glued to the core. 1. Open the paper roll cover by pressing the cover-open button. ➊ ➋ NOTES : To avoid printer damage, do not open the printer cover during printing. 2. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one. 3. Insert the paper roll as shown. 4.
➋ CHAPTER 1 ➊ NOTES : When closing the printer cover press firmly in the centre of the printer cover. 1.7. Adjustments and Settings GIANT-100 is set up at the factory to be appropriate for most users. It does, however, offer some settings for users with special requirements. DIP switches that allow you to change communication settings, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as printing density. GIANT-100 has a near-end sensor for the paper.
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• DIP Switch Set 1 Functions S/W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • FUNCTION WLAN No No No No No No USB Mode ON Disable VCOM OFF Enable USB DEFAULT OFF OFF DIP Switch Set 2 Functions ※ Dip Switch 2 Functions are the same as the series interface. 1.7.3. Serial+Ethernet Interface DIP Switch Set • DIP Switch Set 1 Functions ※ Dip Switch 1 Functions are the same as the series interface.
1.8. Using the Printer 1.8.1. Control Panel (LED) 1.8.2. Feed Button Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED button to feed paper continuously. The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command. 1.8.3. Panel lights : LED • POWER LED The POWER light is "ON" whenever the printer is "ON". • ERROR LED This indicates an error. See 2-3 Error Status and Error Resolution for information of what to do when this light comes on.
CHAPTER APPENDIX 2.1. Adjusting the Paper Near-End Sensor Location The sensor has five sensitivity settings. 1. Push the open button and open the printer cover. 2. If you find there is too much paper remaining when the sensor is triggered, set the near end sensor to position #4 or #5. 3. Decrease the setting if the paper runs out before the sensor is triggered. The accuracy of the Near-End sensor depends on the adjustment scale setting and the winding core diameter of the roll paper.
2.2. Printer Head Cleaning Paper dust on the heating elements may lower the printing quality. In this case, clean the printer head as follows: NOTES : Before cleaning the inside of printer or the head, make sure the power is off. 1. Power off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Clean the thermal elements of the printer head using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, IPA) 4. Insert a paper roll and close the printer cover.
2.3. Error Status and Error Resolution The printer buzzer sounds momentarily or continuously and the ERROR LED blinks when the printer indicates an Error status. CHAPTER 2 Error Status Indicators include: • Cutter Jam If buzzer and ERROR LED beeps or blinks as like: “Beep Beep---, Beep Beep---" the printer is on Cutter Jam error status. » Solution While the printer is turned on (the Power LED Is on,) press the cover button and open the cover. At this time, the cutter will automatically reset.
2.4. Specification 2.4.1. General Printer specification Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180dpi Printing width 72mm Paper width 80mm Characters per line(default) 42/21(Font A) 56/28(Font B) Printing speed 59 lines/sec 250mm/sec Receive buffer size Max 64kbytes NOTE : Printing speed may be slower, depending on the data transmission speed and the combination of control commands.
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