The program description deals with the following:
The data for printer type Epson can be updated, i.e. programmed, changed or cleared, with this program. Data which has already been stored for certain models can also be displayed for information. In addition to the POS printers integrated into the MICROS Retail OSCAR POS program, it is also possible to store new printer model under a free record no.. Update of printer parameters is done in program "ESC/Pos printer description".
In addition, the interface and link to a processing unit should be defined and the device-specific operating mode of the printer set.
Note:
The ESC/Pos printer description also allows for
use of all Epson drivers currently implemented. The user must, however, have
detailed knowledge of the specifications (including control character
sequences) in the printer manual to allow this data to be set to the required
values.
The following description deals with all available options for update of this basic data.
As with nearly all other programs the following also applies here:
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered debug levels by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
The system offers the following debug levels:
Note:
Only select a value higher than "0" for
the debug level if a protocol for communication of the printer is required for
error analysis.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Enter the number of the printer model for which the data is to be updated. If the number is not known, the data record can be selected with the search function.
Changes or new programming for printer parameters should be done in program "ESC/Pos printer description".
The following printer models can be stored in the MICROS Retail OSCAR POS program under the record nos. listed below.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered baud rates by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered parity settings by clicking on his field and with a second click confirming the selection.
The system offers the following:
Default 2000
Enter a value in milliseconds to define the intervals at which the status of the printer is to be called up. An error message is sent if the response is negative.
Entry range permitted: numeric 0 -99999
Enter the port number in this field if the Ethernet interface is used.
Note:
The port number of the Ethernet interface can be entered in this field, which the driver for the UDP client socket in conjunction with the UB-E=x of Epson supported.
In case of the USB interface the port number can be entered to connect to the USB for auxiliary process. The port number will be given automatically from the operating system if the value in this field is zero.
Default 2000 milliseconds
Enter a value in milliseconds to define the intervals at which the printer must respond to a status call up. Printer offline is sent if the response is negative.
Default 500 milliseconds
This value specifies the maximum time of waiting for received data on subsequent bytes. Default value is 500 milliseconds. This is important for received of data from MICR reader and multiple-byte long status information. It is necessary to be able to increase the default value for certain printers.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered options by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
The system offers the following:
Entry range permitted: numeric 24 -64
The value for the number of characters to be printed per line is entered here.
Default 72-96
The value for the number of lines to be printed on the slip is entered here.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered options by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
An entry in this field depends on the printer.
Default = 8
The number of lines the receipt is to advance after the last printed line and before it is cut off is entered here.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered options by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
The system offers the following:
Note:
Please note that the print density affects the
size of the printed logo. The higher the solution, the smaller the logo.
Entry range permitted: numeric 0 - 99
Enter the number of the NV log which is to be loaded from the flash RAM of the printer.
Note:
Varying logo data can be loaded into the flash RAM
of the printer using the appropriate software from the printer manufacturer.
Default = 0
The colour code for a logo to be printed on the receipt is entered in this field.
Default = 1
The number of lines the receipt is to advance after logo print and before printing continues is entered in this field.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select one of the offered options by clicking on this field and with a second click confirming the selection.
The system offers the following options:
Path and name of BMP file for logo print
A logo can be printed on a receipt instead of the normal receipt heading lines. If logo print is required, the name of the BMP file and the path in relation to the current work directory should be entered in this field (e.g. work directory = work.10, BMP file in directory xpm; entry = ../xpm/BMP file name)
Please note the following in conjunction with BMP files:
A BMP file is created with the appropriate program (e.g. "PAINT" for Windows). A colour depth of 1 bit (=2 colours) should be selected.
The size and ratio of the X/Y solution in Pixel is dependent on the printer on which the logo is to be printed.
The following values apply:
Switch active: This printer
supports stamp print
Switch deactivated: No stamp print
Switch active: Code page for
Euro character set active
Switch deactivated: Code page for Euro character set deactivated
Switch active: Inverted logo
print
Switch deactivated: Normal logo print
Switch active: Logo is
printed from flash RAM of printer
Switch deactivated: Logo is not loaded in flash RAM of printer
Note:
Varying logo data can be loaded into the flash RAM
of the printer using the appropriate software from the printer manufacturer.
Switch active: MICR reader
is active
Switch deactivated: MICR reader is deactivated
Entry range permitted: numeric 0 - 9
Enter a value in this field if this printer has a card reader connected.
Entry range permitted: numeric 0 - 9
Enter a value in this field (drawer no.) if drawer 1 is connected to this printer and the drawer is to open as per the definition for operator and payment type. The value entered here must match the entry in Operator and in the appropriate Parameter of the payment type.
Note:
A time can be entered in seconds in program
Terminaltype in field Drawer timer to define how long the
drawer can remain open without a warning being sent by the system.
Attention!
The value "9" must be entered in this field to support the
"Danish beeper".
Default= 100 milliseconds
A value is entered in milliseconds in this field to define the time the release magnet of the connected drawer is to remain active.