PRP-300

Thermal Receipt Printer

Instruction Manual

Please save the user manual for future reference.

 Contents

A. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION.............. 1

B. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................... 3

Main Features ............................................................ 3
Packing ...................................................................... 4
Specification ............................................................... 5
Part Description ......................................................... 7
DIP Switch Configuration ......................................... 13

C. INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER ......................... 15

1. Connecting Your Printer....................................... 15
2. Install/Replace the Paper Roll ............................. 17
3. Install the Driver of the Printer ............................. 20
a. For USB Interface: ................................... 24
b. For Serial Interface................................... 27
c. For Ethernet (TCP/IP) Interface: .............. 31
d. Examine the Printer.................................. 39

For LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface

(customized models only) ................................. 40
D. APPENDIX ........................................................ 42
1. Cutter Maintenance ............................................. 42
2. RS-232 Pin Assignment....................................... 44
3. RJ-11 Pin Assignment ......................................... 45
4. Self Test............................................................... 46
5. Code Page Setup ................................................ 48
6. LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface installation
(customized models reserved)............................ 52
A. Important Safety Notification

 Read the instruction manual carefully before use.

Save the manual in the near location for further
reference.
 Use only parts or accessories, especially power adapter,
recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved parts
may be hazardous and cause injures to the product or
human.

WARNING:
IF ANY FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS OR DEFECTS
OCCUR WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO
IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL
VOID THE WARRANTY.

 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

 Do not attempt to repair or dissemble the product on
your own. Opening or removing cover can expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
 Before plugging the power cord into the AC inlet of the
power supply unit, make sure that the voltage applied to
the power outlet is within the specified range
(100V ~240V). Improper power source voltage range
will cause damage to the power supply unit.
 Power off the product and remove the power adapter
while cleaning the system.
 Before powering on the product, make sure all the
connectors, cables are firmly installed.

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Important Safety Notification

 Do not expose the product to rain or moisture, such as a

bathtub, a washbowl, a kitchen sink, a laundry tub, and
a swimming pool.
 Do not expose the machine under direct sunlight, and
keep it away from any heat source.
 Do not place the product on an unstable location, stand
or table. If the machine falls, it may injure a person or
cause serious damage to the appliance.
 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Do not locate the product where people may walk on the
cord.
 Do not make the power outlet and extension cords
overload. Overload can result in fire or electric shock.
 If any of the following situations occurs, unplug the
product from the power outlet immediately and consult
with a qualified service person:
1. The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
2. Liquid is spilled into the system.
3. The product is dropped and damaged.
 Use a soft cloth to clean the product when it is dirty. In
case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and
wipe the product gently.
Turn OFF and unplug the product before cleaning.
 When the product is not in use, clean and stores it with
care.

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B. Product Overview

Main Features

 Compact and Stylish Design

 Paper Auto-Cutter
 Multi-I/O Interface
(Serial +Ethernet +USB)
 Cash drawer connection port (RJ-11)
 Compatible with ESC/POS print commands set
 Various Drivers support
 User friendly, drop-and-print paper installation, simple
paper jam elimination
 Multiple Language fonts selectable
 DHCP Client support (Ethernet Connection)

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Packing

Printer Unit Power Adaptor *Power Cord

Paper Roll
**Printer Cable Paper Roll
Holder

Quick
Paper Width
Installation
Guide
Guide)

* Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug.

** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required
(RS-232 or USB B-Type).
*** RJ-45 cable is not supplied and need purchased separately
Please refer to the nearest local representatives for further
information.

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Specification

Model No. PRP-300

Print Method Thermal line printing
Print Speed 250mm/sec
Print Life 100 Km
ANK Font.
Print (ASCII Mode) Font A: 12 x 24 dots,
Font Font B: 9 x 17 dots
Graphic Font) Chinese Character: 24 x 24 dots
Print Resolution 576 dots/line or 512 dots/line
International Font, Big 5 Chinese,
Print Font Character
GB Chinese, Japanese,
Support *
Korean selectable
Character Per Line 48 (Font A) / 64(Font B)
Effective Print Width 72mm
Paper Width 79.5mm± 0.5mm
Paper Roll Diameter ≦83mm
Paper Thickness 0.06~0.08mm
Win 9X/Win ME/Win 2000/
Win 2003/Win NT/Win XP/
Driver Win Vista/Win 7, Win 8
compatible with EPSON and
SAMSUNG
Print Command ESC/POS print commands set
Receipt 128K bytes
Buffer User-Defined 128K bytes
NV Flash 256K bytes

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Interface

Multi I/O Interface

I/O Interface
(Serial +Ethernet +USB)

Cash Drawer DC 24V/1A, 6-Wire RJ-11

Notification
Indicator Audio and LED Indicators
Auto Cutter Partial
Paper End Notice Yes
Over-Heat
Yes
Halt-on Protection
Others
24VDC/2.5A
Power Input (External Adapter:
100~240VAC 50/60Hz)
Color Black / White
Compliance FCC / CE / WEEE / RoHS
Weight 1200g ( without cable )
Dimension (mm) 174(L) x 144(W) x 124(H)
Operating Temperature 0°C~45°C
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -10°C~ 60°C
Storage Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH non-condensing

* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Part Description

Product Views

Top View Side View

Front View Bottom View

Rear View

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Dimensions

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 Control buttons & Indicators

Power Indicator

Error Indicator
Paper Indicator

Paper Feed Button

Cover Release Button

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Control Buttons

Paper Feed:
This function is to advance the paper.
Press the key and the paper advances by a single line.
Press and hold the key for over 3 seconds and the paper
advances by multiple lines.

Cover Release Button:

Push the button to the right to open the printer cover.

Indicator Status

Indicator Status Description

Power Off
Power
Power On
Printer Error (Out of paper, Printer head
Error
over heat, or paper cutter error)
Out of paper
Paper
* The Error Indicator is lit as well

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I/O Ports & Configuration DIP Switches

Power Switch
Multi-I/O Ports

Rear View

I/O Port Bracket

Side View

Note:
When plug the cables to the Printer, detach the I/O Port
Bracket beforehand so as to secure connectors easily.
Remember to re-install the I/O Port Bracket to the printer as
the connectors are properly secured.

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Multi-I/O Ports

USB RS-232 RJ-45 RJ-11 PWR

Cash Power
*Printer Cable
Drawer Adaptor

Note:
 Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of
electrical plug.
 Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface
required (RS-232 or USB B-Type).
 RJ-45 cable is not supplied and need purchased
separately.

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DIP Switch Configuration

To change the setting of the printer

manually:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Remove the protective cover of
the DIP Switches.
3. Adjust the DIP switches to
configure the printer.

Protective Cover
DIP Switch Setting

DIP Function ON OFF

1 Paper Cutter No Yes*
2 Audio Alarm Yes * No
3 Print Density Dark Light *
4 Two-byte Character Code No Yes*
5 Character Per Line 42 48 *
6 Cutter with Cash Drawer Yes No *
7&8 Baud Rate Setting --- OFF*
The “*” mark indicates the default value of each setting.

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Baud Rate Setting (DIP 7, DIP 8)

19200 9600 115200 38400

(*Default)

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C. Installing your Printer

1. Connecting Your Printer

Please check the printer and the supplied accessories

before Installation. It’s recommended to read the entire
instruction manual prior to the installation.

Power Printer Cable

Adaptor

Power
Cord Host PC
Printer

1. Place the printer on the designate location.

2. Detach the I/O Port Bracket.
Plug the connector of Power Adaptor to the printer.
3. Use the supplied Printer Cable (RS-232, USB or RJ-45)
and connect to the Host PC.
4. Plug the Power Cord to the Power Adaptor and then
plug to the power outlet.
5. If there is a Cash Drawer to be connected, connect the
RJ-11 cable to the printer.
6. Re-install the I/O Port Bracket.

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Note: Connect to the LAN:

Make sure the Printer and HOST PC are properly connected

to the HUB.

(The default IP address of the Printer is 192.168.123.100)

HUB
Printer
Host PC

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2. Install/Replace the Paper Roll

a. Pull the Cover Release Button to open the Cover.

b. Pass the Paper Roll Holder through the Receipt Paper

Roll.

Paper Roll
Holder

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c. Roll out and install the Paper Roll with Holder into the
Printer. (with the edges of the paper roll holder fitted
onto the holder slots)

Paper Roll & Holder

Holder Slot

d. Replace the Cover and tear out the paper.

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 Install the Paper Width Guide

When using a paper roll in smaller width, install the Paper

Width Guide first, and then install the paper roll with holder.

Paper Roll & Holder

Paper Width
Holder Slot Guide

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3. Install the Driver of the Printer

Before installing the driver of your printer, make sure the

printer is properly connected to the host PC.

To install the driver of the printer:

1. Access the website www.fametech.com.tw and

download the driver.

2. Double click the icon “SetupPRP.EXE” to initiate the

installation.

Note:
For Windows 7 / Vista and the later version,
Please Right-Click the icon and use
“Run as administrator” option while installing the
Driver.

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3. Click “Install” to continue.

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4. Select “Install this driver software anyway”.

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5. Select the Printer Port.
Enter printer name and select the port type for
installation.
(USB, Serial, TCP/IP, LPT or UTP).

You can click the checkbox to set the printer as default

printer.
Click “OK” to continue.

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a. For USB Interface:

Select the USB port

The Virtual COM driver is installed during the process.

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 Searching USB Device:

If the printer is already attached and the message box below

is displayed,
please Power OFF and Power ON the printer to continue
installation.

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 Installation completed

The driver is successfully installed.

Click “Finish” to exit the menu.

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b. For Serial Interface

Select and configure the serial port for driver installation.

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Select the COM port preferred and click “OK” to continue.

To configure the selected COM port, select the COM port

and click “Configure Port” to continue (see next page).

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 Configure the Serial Port:

Select the proper settings

(baud rates. Data bits, parity…etc.

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 Installation completed

The driver is successfully installed.

Click “Finish” to exit the menu.

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c. For Ethernet (TCP/IP) Interface:

Select and assign a TCP/IP port for your printer.

Click “OK” to continue.

Note:

Printing on the TCP/IP Port is only possible if both IP

Address (Printer and Computer) belongs to the same

class.

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 Select IP Address

Move the cursor to the Available Port (IP address).

Click “OK” to continue.

Note:

User can configure the selected IP port or create a new IP

address manually.

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To Configure The TCP/IP Port:

Configure port (If required) by clicking “Configure Port”

button and apply settings.

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To Create a New TCP/IP Port:

If TCP/IP port doesn’t exist in the list, click “Create Port”

button for further installation.

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Add New TCP/IP Port:

IP Addresses of all the Printers that are attached over the

network are shown in “Add New TCP/IP Port” dialog.

IP Address:
The present IP address setting of the printer. Select a correct
IP address for the printer.

Printer Self Test Page:

User can click “Printer Self Test Page” button to print out the
test page.

Set Parameters:
Click “Printer New IP Settings” button to configure the
Printer parameters settings (see next page).

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Printer New IP Settings:

User can enter the New IP address, Subnet Mask, and

Gateway Address manually.
Click “Set Parameters” button to confirm the new parameters
of Printer.

Note: Reboot the Printer

The printer will reboot automatically and return to the
previous menu after the new parameters are confirmed.

Cancel:
User can click “Return” button to cancel the new IP settings
and return to the previous menu.

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Printer Status:

Click “Printer Status” to examine the printer.

Check the status list and resolving the red-mark items.

Click “Cancel” to return

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 Installation completed

The driver is successfully installed.

Click “Finish” to exit the menu.

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d. Examine the Printer

Now user can access to the “Devices and Printers” and

examine the new printer.

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For LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface (customized

models only)

The two interfaces are only reserved for customized models

only. Please consult your local supplier before installation.

To install the driver, please refer to the appendix for

instructions

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D. Appendix

1. Cutter Maintenance

In general, the printer will initial and reset the cutter when
turn on the power. To reset the cutter back to the initial
position:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Turn on the printer and the printer will initial and reset
the cutter.

User can manually reset the cutter back to initial position

(as images illustrated):

1. Push the Cover Release Button to open the Cover.

Examine and remove the paper dust from the printer
by using a soft brush.
2. Push the Front Cover and remove it from the printer.
3. There is an Adjustment Gear in the cutter.
Turn the Adjustment Gear to move the cutter back to
the position.

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 Adjustment Gear

Front Cover

Note:
Do not remove the protective cover with force or it may
damage the cutter or printer head.

Warning:
Beware of the Cutting Edge of the cutter module during
maintenance in order to avoid injury to the person near the
printer.

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2. RS-232 Pin Assignment

1 5

6 9

Pin Signal Description

1 N.C.
XON/XOF Handshake
2 TXD
(Control codes transmission).
Data transmission (the printer
3 RXD
receives data from the HOST)
4 N.C.
5 GND Ground
6 DTR Printer Status
7 N.C.
8 RTS. Printer Status
9 N.C.

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3. RJ-11 Pin Assignment

Signal
Pin Signal Description
Direction
1 Ground --- Frame Ground
Cash Drawer
2 Kick Out Signal Output
1
Cash Drawer
3 Input Open/Close
Status
4 +VDC 24v ---
Cash Drawer
5 Kick Out Signal Output
2
6 GND --- Signal Ground

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4. Self Test

This function allows user to perform self-test and

print out the settings of the printer unit:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the Paper Feed Button.
3. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer.
4. As the Indicators blink,
release the Paper Feed Button.

The Indicators would blink and then

the printer starts printing out the self-test data.

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 Paper Feed Button

Power Switch

Protocols: TCP/IP (A1)

Mac address: X-XXX-XXX-XX
IP address: 192.168.123.100
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP: Disabled

Print out the Self-test data

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5. Code Page Setup

1. Access the website www.fametech.com.tw and

download the utility files.

2. Click the folder “SetCodePage” to access the software

3. Double click the icon “Setup.EXE” to initial installation.

Follow the instructions to install the utility.

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 Code Page Setup Utility

This utility can help user to setup the code page of the
printer.

Note: Before Setup

It may need to re-configure the printer prior to the codepage

setup (e.g.: DIP switch).
It’s recommended to consult the technical personnel relating
to the information about the code page and application.

 Interface
User can establish communication with printer via this menu.
Select the proper submenu by the connection type of the
printer.

For Serial COM Port:

Select the proper COM port and baud rate to establish
communication.

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For Parallel LPT Port:
Select LPT1 as the printer port to establish communication.

For Ethernet (TCP/IP):

Enter the IP address of the printer to establish the
communication.

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 Select Page Code

To select the codepage desired:

1. Make sure to the DIP switch 4 of the printer is set ON
(please refer to DIP Switch Configuration for further
information).
2. Go to the scroll menu and select the preset codepage
desired.
User can enter the codepage number into the field
manually. (Please refer to the printed Self-Test page
for the code number support).
3. Click “Set” button to confirm the setting.

4. Re-initiate the Printer:

Be sure to Turn-Off and Turn-On the printer again to
initiate the printer with new codepage setting.
(User can perform the self-test again to exam the new
codepage setting)

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6. LPT and UTP (USB to Parallel) Interface
installation (customized models
reserved)

Before Installation:
Please consult the local supplier and purchase the
customized models support LPT or UTP (USB to Parallel)
interface.

WARNING:
This instruction is ONLY for customized models with LPT or
UTP (USB to Parallel) interface.

DO NOT install the driver to any models not support the LPT
or UTP interface. It may cause the printer not functioning

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 For LPT Interface:

Select the LPT port

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Select the LPT port preferred and click “OK” to continue.

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Installation completed:

The driver is successfully installed.

Click “Finish” to exit the menu.

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 For UTP Interface:

Select the UTP port

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Select the LPT port preferred and click “OK” to continue.

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Installation completed:

The driver is successfully installed.

Click “Finish” to exit the menu.

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