1 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
EXEL-3A Bluetooth Thermal Printer – 3 inch Compact, Battery Drive, 3 inch, Standalone Thermal Printer
2 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Document Title: BTP EXEL-3A : 3inch Bluetooth Thermal Printer User Manual.
Version: Ver 1.0
Date: 3rd August 2015
Author: Mr Mahesh Saibanna Bagali
Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Discussion Forum: www.coineltech.com/forums
Company Contact Information
CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP nd No-32, 2 Floor, HAPBCO Tower, RPC Layout, Hampinagar, Bangalore-560104 Ph: 080-23154423
3 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Revision:
Revision Changes
Rev 1.0 Initial Revision
4 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
AFFORDABLE AND HIGH QUALITY
CoiNel’s feature-rich and competitively priced EXEL-3A Series thermal printer units bring quality, durability and reliable performance to many low- to medium-volume direct thermal printing applications.
COMPACT DESIGN AND POWERFUL FEATURES
EXEL-3A printers are compact, space-saving units and contain a powerful processor for fast and reliable data transfer and printing, and 2 MB Flash memory for increased storage of fonts and graphics.
APPLICATIONS
The semi-rugged printer unit is most suitable for markets such as handheld, mobile and portable devices, applications such as healthcare, hospitality, retail, ticketing and loan, pygmy, tax collection, token issues (parking, bank, hospitals) and billing (canteens, electricity, water, grocery, pharmacy)
5 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 FEATURES 6 2 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 7 3 EXEL-3A SERIES MODELS 8 4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL OPERATIONS 9 5 DIMENSIONS 10 6 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND PAPER LOAD 11 7 DELIVARABLES 11 8 COMMAND LIST 12 8.1 Command Description 13 8.1.1 Initialisation Commands 13 8.1.2 Format Setting Commands 14 8.1.3 Character Setting Commands 15 8.1.4 Print Commands 16 8.1.5 Graphic Print Commands 18 8.1.6 Barcode Commands 20 8.1.7 Parameter Commands 22 9 PROCEDURE TO CONVERT IMAGE TO BINARY FILE 23 10 COMMUNICATION USING ANDRIOD DEVICE 31 11 COMMUNICATION USING USB 37 11.1 USING TERMINAL SOFTWARE 38 12 NFC OPERATION 41 DISCLAIMER 42
6 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
1. FEATURES
INTERFACES o Bluetooth 4.0 o USB Device o NFC (Optional) Printing Method: Line Thermal printing. Paper Width: 3 inch Print Speed: 60mm/Sec Print Core Life: 50Km (100 million pulses) Paper Cutting Method: Manual/Hand Tearing. Print Commands: ESC Resolution: 8dot/mm (203 dpi) Printable Content: o English (Alphanumeric, Symbols) o Regional Languages o Graphics/Images o Bar Code o QR Code External Image Storage: Possible (2 MB Flash), Individual Image max size: 64KB Builtin Fonts: o COURIER. o Fixedsys. Character Size Variation: Possible o fixedsys-multiples of 8 x 8 (max 32 x 32) o Courier-multiple of 12 x 20 (Max 48 x 80) Switches for Power and Paper Feed. Detection Functions o Head Temperature detected by thermistor o Cover open/head not placed detected by microswitch. o Paper detect by photo interrupter. LED indication for Power, Battery Charge Status, Paper and platen status and print status. Battery: Li Ion (7.4V/1200 mAh). Can print 75 meters of paper once fully charged. Power Adaptor/Charger: 9V/1amp Operating Characteristics o Operating Temp: 40° F/5° C to 105° F/41° C o Storage Temp: -40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C o Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H. o Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H. ANDRIOD SDK Support: Available. WINDOWS SDK Support: Available. Standard Accessories o 1 Roll of Thermal paper o 1 Power Adaptor o 1 USB Cable o 1 Battery Physical Characteristics o Width: 96mm, Length: 116mm, Height: 47mm, Weight (with battery): 247 gms
7 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
2. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Version 4.0 Classic (BR/EDR), Low Energy (LE) RF Frequency 2.402 to 2.480 GHz Receive Sensitivity -90dBm (Classic), -92dBm (LE) Power Output 2dBm (typ) Data Throughput 50 KB (Classic on Andriod) 8 KB (LE on iOS7) Compliance SIG QDID B021961 FCC and IC European R&TTE
RS232 (Optional) Data rates 115,200, 19,200 / 9,600 / 4,800 bps Synchronous Method Full Duplex
USB 2.0 Full Speed Data Rate 12Mbps max
NFC (Optional)
POWER SUPPLY Battery Type Li-Ion Model CIE-BP01 Rated Voltage 7.4V Rated Current 1200mAh Life 300 cycles Weight 60 gms
Adaptor Type SMPS Model ACOK090100 Input Voltage 100-300 VAC Rated Voltage 9V DC Rated Current 1 amp Weight 78 gms
OTHERS Case Color Black Expected Life Head: Pulse durability: 100 million pulse/dot. Paper Holder: 5,000 times open/close
8 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
3. EXEL-3A SERIES MODELS
MODEL BT3A BT3AN 3AU BT3A12 BT3A12N
PRINTER SIZE 3inch 3inch 3inch 3inch 3inch PRINTING METHOD Line Thermal Line Thermal Line Thermal Line Thermal Line Thermal Resolution 8dots/mm 8dots/mm 8dots/mm 8dots/mm 8dots/mm PRINT CORE LIFE 50Kms (25% & less 50Kms (25% & less 50Kms (25% & less 50Kms (25% & less 50Kms (25% & less print density) print density) print density) print density) print density) PAPER WIDTH 80mm 80mm 80mm 80mm 80mm BUILTIN FONT (English) Courier, Fixedsys Courier, Fixedsys Courier, Fixedsys Courier, Fixedsys Courier, Fixedsys External Font Load NO NO NO NO NO (English) PRINT SPEED 60mm/Sec 60mm/Sec 60mm/Sec 60mm/Sec 60mm/Sec Paper Cutting Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual INTERFACE OPTIONS Bluetooth YES YES NO YES YES USB YES YES YES YES YES RS232 NO NO NO NO NO NFC NO YES NO NO YES
IMAGE SUPPORT YES YES YES YES YES External Image Storage POSSIBLE (64KB each) POSSIBLE (64KB each) POSSIBLE (64KB each) POSSIBLE (64KB each) POSSIBLE (64KB each) Regional Language YES YES YES YES YES Support BATTERY YES YES YES NO NO BATTERY CHARGING 9V Adaptor 9V Adaptor 9V Adaptor NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE ADAPTOR INCLUDED YES YES YES YES YES PLATON DETECT YES YES YES YES YES Paper/Black Mark Detect YES YES YES YES YES
SDK SUPPORT ANDRIOD YES YES YES YES WINDOWS
DIMENSION ( W x L x H) 96 x 116 x 47 mm 96 x 116 x 47 mm 96 x 116 x 47 mm 96 x 116 x 47 mm 96 x 116 x 47 mm WEIGHT (Including 247 gms 250 gms 236 gms 240 gms 243 gms Battery)
Contact [email protected] to order the configurations as required by you.
9 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
4. EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL OPERATIONS
POWER SWITCH
FEED SWITCH
USB DEVICE
DC JACK
Function Description Feed Switch Paper Feed When pressed, the motor that connects the paper roller rotates Power Switch Power ON/OFF When pressed, the system turns ON/OFF. Minimum time between presses is 3 seconds.
LED on Feed Switch Battery Charge Status LED (RED) ON when battery is charging. OFF when battery charge completed. LED on Power Switch Dual Colour LED Green LED ON Power Red LED Continuous ON Printing in progress Fast Blink (100ms) Paper not present. Slow Blink (1sec) Platon not inserted properly.
USB USB Device (Detected as CDC) Can be plugged to external USB (HOST). Detected as a COM port. Details given in section DC Jack Power In for Battery Charger 9V/1amp adapter provided for charging the battery. If 12V models chosen, the runs via Note: Use only the authorised charger provided with 12v adaptors only. the unit.
There is a buzzer for various indications too and works similar to LED.
10 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
5. DIMENSIONS
47mm
96mm
116mm
11 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
6. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND PAPER LOAD
The rear compartment can be removed and the battery can be removed/installed.
To load the paper pull the paper load compartment and insert the paper and close the cover. Make sure paper in between roller and printer.
7. DELIVERABLES
Printer with Battery 1 No Paper Roll 1 No Adaptor (9V/1amp) 1 No CD (With required 1 No documentation and test software Pouch Optional if ordered
12 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8. COMMAND LIST
SUMMARY
TYPE COMMAND (HEX) DESCRIPTION
INITIALISATION 0x1B 0x40 Initialize Printer
FORMAT SETTING COMMANDS 0x1B 0x61 N Justification 0x1D 0x44 N Set Print Intensity
CHARACTER SETTING COMMANDS 0x1B N Select Font 0x1D 0x21 N Select Character Size
PRINT COMMAND (TEXT PRINT) Send text continuously and once completed send “\n” or “\r” (ascii) to print the data. 0x0A 0r 0x0D Line Feed 0x1B 0x64 N Print feed N lines 0x1B 0x65 N Print Reverse feed N lines 0x1D 0x41 Test Print
GRAPHICS PRINT COMMAND 0x1B 0x2A W2 W1 H2 H1 DATA Print Image (with binary file) 0x1B 0x5E Prints default image stored in flash (CoiNel Logo) 0x1B 0x23 BMP_IMAGE BMP Image Print 0x1B 0x2B W2 W1 H2 H1 N C DATA Save image in memory 0x1B 0x2C N Print saved image
BAR CODE COMMANDS 0x1D 0x68 N Set Bar Code Height 0x1D 0x77 N Set Bar Code Width. 0x1D 0x6B M DATA Print Bar Code
PARAMETER COMMANDS 0x1B 0x79 Get Voltage (Battery Status in Percentage) 0x1B 0x74 Get printer head temperature 0x1B 0x70 Get Platten Status 0x1B 0x50 Get Paper Status
13 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
EXEL thermal printer control board use ESC/POS command set. The printing command is descripted as followed format:
COMMAND (Hex Format) FUNCTION FORMAT ASCII LIST OF ASCII CHARACTERS HEXA DECIMAL LIST OF HEXADECIMAL CHARACTERS DESCRIPTION: EXAMPLE Command Use Example NOTES:
8.1.1 INITIALISATION COMMANDS
0x1B 0x40 Initialize Printer FORMAT ASCII ESC @ HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x40 DESCRIPTION: Clears the data in the print buffer and resets the printer modes to the modes that were in effect when the power was turned ON. EXAMPLE Send ESC @ or send 0x1B 0x40 NOTES: None
14 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1.2 FORMAT SETTING COMMANDS
0x1B 0x61 N Justification FORMAT ASCII ESC a N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x61 N DESCRIPTION: Aligns the data that is sent after this command with the selected justification, N=0x00 Left Justification N=0x01 Center Justification N=0x02 Right Justification
EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x61 0x02 Sets text sent to right justification.
Image uses ASCII Codes
NOTES: The setting of this command is effective until ESC@ is executed, the printer is reset, or the power is turned off.
0x1D 0x44 N Set Print Intensity FORMAT ASCII GS D N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x44 N DESCRIPTION: Sets text intensity depending on the value of N
N = 0x00 Light Intensity N = 0x01 Medium Intensity N = 0x02 Dark Intensity N = 0x03 Bold Intensity EXAMPLE 0x1D 0x44 0x02 Sets text sent to Medium Intensity. NOTES: The setting of this command is effective until ESC@ is executed, the printer is reset, or the power is turned off.
15 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1.3 CHARACTER SETTING COMMANDS
0x1B N Select Font FORMAT ASCII ESC N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B N DESCRIPTION: Sets font type depending on the value of N N 0x30 Fixedsys N 0x31 Courier N 0x32 Regional Language (Internally Used). Can print other languages if Andriod is used. EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x30 Sets text font type to fixedsys. NOTES: The setting of this command is effective until ESC@ is executed, the printer is reset, or the power is turned off.
0x1D 0x21 N Select Character Size FORMAT ASCII GS ! N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x21 N DESCRIPTION: Sets the height and width of the character depending on the value of N
N is a 8 bit wide. The higher nibble defines width of text while lower nibble defines height of text.
WIDTH of TEXT N7 (MSB) N6 N5 N4 0 (normal) Not Used Not Used 0 0 1 (double) Not Used Not Used 0 1 2 Not Used Not Used 1 0 3 Not Used Not Used 1 1
HEIGHT of TEXT N3 N2 N1 N0 (LSB) 0 (normal) Not Used Not Used 0 0 1 (double) Not Used Not Used 0 1 2 Not Used Not Used 1 0 3 Not Used Not Used 1 1
Not Used/Reserved consider 0
EXAMPLE If we want to set the character width to 2 and height to double. We use n = 0001 0001 = 0x11 Command will be 0x1D 0x21 0x11 NOTES: Height can be used till 0111 (7) if needed The setting of this command is effective until ESC@ is executed, the printer is reset, or the power is turned off.
16 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1.4 PRINT COMMANDS
NA Print Text FORMAT ASCII NA HEXA DECIMAL NA DESCRIPTION: To print text, simply send text continuously and at the end of the text send ‘\n’ or ‘\r’ to print the text. EXAMPLE ABCDEFGHIJKLM12345678 ‘\n’ NOTES: 1. NA Not applicable. 2. \r and \n are ASCII
0x0A or 0x0D Print and Line Feed FORMAT ASCII LF (‘\n’) HEXA DECIMAL 0x0A DESCRIPTION: Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds one line, based on current line spacing. EXAMPLE 0x0A Feeds one line after printing. NOTES: None
0x1B 0x64 N Print and Feed N Lines FORMAT ASCII ESC D N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x64 N DESCRIPTION: Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds N line, based on current line spacing. N Range 0x00< N < 0xFF EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x64 0x0A Feeds 10 line after printing.
Example 2 (Print Text) AAAAA ‘\n’ (Print Text) BBBBB ‘\n’ 0x1B 0x64 0x0A (Print Text) CCCCC ‘\n’
NOTES: None
17 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
0x1B 0x65 N Print and Reverse Feed N Lines FORMAT ASCII ESC e N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x65 N DESCRIPTION: Prints the data in the print buffer and reverse feeds N line, based on current line spacing. N Range 0x00< N < 0xFF EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x65 0x0A Feeds 10 line after printing.
Example 2 (Print Text) AAAAA ‘\n’ (Print Text) BBBBB ‘\n’ 0x1B 0x65 0x0A (Print Text) CCCCC ‘\n’
NOTES: 1. When using reverse feed, there are chances that the “paper not detected” LED glows. This might be because of misalignment of paper with the paper detect sensor. Apply paper forward feed (paper feed switch) if this happens.
0x1D 0x41 TEST PRINT FORMAT ASCII GS A HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x41 DESCRIPTION: Executes the test print EXAMPLE 0x1D 0x41 Executes test print NOTES: None
18 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1.5 GRAPHIC PRINT COMMANDS
0x1B 0x2A W2 W1 H2 H1 DATA Print Image (Binary format) FORMAT ASCII ESC * W2 W1 H2 H1 DATA HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x2A W2 W1 H2 H1 DATA DESCRIPTION:
W2 MSB of Image Width W1 LSB of Image Width H2 MSB of Image Height H1 LSB of Image Height DATA Print Image Data
The Data should be in the form of binary format (.bin), prints the data / image sent.
EXAMPLE Refer NOTES: For more detailed information with example check Procedure to convert image to binary. The image should be 1 bit/pixel
0x1B 0x5E Print default image stored in Flash (CoiNel Logo) FORMAT ASCII ESC ^ HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x5E DESCRIPTION: This command prints image that’s pre-stored in internal flash. EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x5E Prints stored image. NOTES: None
0x1B 0x23 BMP_IMAGE Print BMP Image FORMAT ASCII ESC # BMP_IMAGE HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x23 BMP_IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Using this command, the bmp image can be directly printed. (No need to convert to binary) EXAMPLE 0x1B 0x23 and_send_image_in_bmp_format Prints bmp image sent NOTES: Make sure that the width of the bmp image matches print width. The width pixels should be multiple of 8 For 3 inch: Max 576 For 2 inch: Max 384
Height: Maximum height is not limited.
More image height can cause printer head to heat up, hence choose the image such that the head overheat doesnot occur due to continuous printing.
19 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
0x1B 0x2B W2 W1 H2 H1 N C DATA Save Image in Memory FORMAT ASCII ESC + W2 W1 H2 H1 N C DATA HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x2B W2 W1 H2 H1 N C DATA DESCRIPTION: Using this command, the image can be stored in the internal memory.
The total number of images that can be stored are 9 with each image size maximum of 64KB
The Value for W, H, N, C is in hex value : 0x1B 0x2B Command W2 MSB of Image Width W1 LSB of Image Width (Pixels in multiple of 8 only. For 3 inch Printer. Max Pixel in 576) H2 MSB of Image Height H1 LSB of Image Height N Image ID (Storage Location) 1 BYTE (as 0x01, 0x02, 0x03…. 0x09) C Checksum 2 BYTE in HEX
EXAMPLE If we want to save an image of 576 (width) x 100 (Height) pixel image and store in memory location 1
The data is sent as follows
Firstly 576 in Binary 0000 0010 0100 0000 Hex 0x02 0x40
100 in Binary 0000 0000 0110 0100 Hex 0x00 0x64
The command format would be
0x1B 0x2B 0x02 0x40 0x00 0x64 0x01 0x00 0x00 DATA
Checksum is considered 0x00 0x00 (not used, kept for future implementation)
NOTES: Make sure that the width of the image matches print width. The width and height pixels should be multiple of 8 For 3 inch: Max 576 For 2 inch: Max 384
Height: Height is not limited.
More image height can cause printer head to heat up, hence choose the image such that the head overheat doesnot occur due to continuous printing.
20 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
0x1B 0x2C N Print Stored Image FORMAT ASCII GS , N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x2C N DESCRIPTION: This command prints image that’s stored by command “Save Image to memory”. EXAMPLE To print the image stored in memory location/ID 0x01 0x1B 0x2c 0x01 Prints stored image at location 1 NOTES: None
8.1.6 BAR CODE COMMANDS
0x1D 0x68 N Set Bar Code Height FORMAT ASCII G h N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x68 N DESCRIPTION: Sets the height of the bar code to N dots.
N can be from 0x00 to 0xFF ( 0 to 255 dots)
Ideally height should be minimum 50 which is default size used
EXAMPLE To set barcode height to 100 dots (0x64 in hex)
0x1D 0x68 0x64
NOTES: This command setting is effective until performing ESC@, reset or Power-off.
21 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
0x1D 0x77 N Set Bar Code Width FORMAT ASCII G w N HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x77 N DESCRIPTION: Sets the width of the bar code depending on value of N.
N can be 0x02, 0x03, 0x04 or 0x05
EXAMPLE To set barcode width to 0x02
0x1D 0x77 0x02
NOTES: This command setting is effective until performing ESC@, reset or Power-off.
0x1D 0x6B M DATA Print Bar Code FORMAT ASCII GS K M D1……DM HEXA DECIMAL 0x1D 0x6B M D1……Dm DESCRIPTION: This command prints bar code (code 39) with M data length
0x1D 0x6B Command M Bar code data Iength. Maximum value of M = 0x0A (10 in decimal) D1….DM Bar Code Data to be printed in accordance to length ‘M’. . EXAMPLE To print the bar code for 123456
0x1D 0x6B 0x06 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36
Note: 0x31 is hex code for ‘1’ (in ASCII) NOTES: Bar Code will be printed in Code39 format using this command. Others formats can be printed via android application.
22 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
8.1.7 PARAMETER COMMANDS
0x1B 0x79 Get Voltage (Battery Status in Percentage) FORMAT ASCII ESC y HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x79 DESCRIPTION: Returns the applied input voltage. EXAMPLE Sending 0x1B 0x79 returns applied input voltage (Battery Status in Percentage). NOTES: None
0x1B 0x74 Get Printer Head Temperature FORMAT ASCII ESC t HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x74 DESCRIPTION: Returns the Printer head temperature. EXAMPLE Sending 0x1B 0x74 returns Printer head temperature. NOTES: None
0x1B 0x70 Get Platon Status FORMAT ASCII ESC p HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x70 DESCRIPTION: Returns platon/cover open status. EXAMPLE Sending 0x1B 0x70 returns platon. NOTES: None
0x1B 0x50 Get Paper Status. FORMAT ASCII ESC P HEXA DECIMAL 0x1B 0x50 DESCRIPTION: Returns the paper present status. EXAMPLE Sending 0x1B 0x50 returns paper present status. NOTES: None
23 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
9. PROCEDURE TO CONVERT IMAGE TO BINARY FILE
Select the image that you would need to print and make sure that it is a bmp file.
Note that in the bmp file, the initial memory from 00 to 61(decimal)/0x3d (Hex) bytes will be the header information of monochrome bmp files
Take any Image which is of .bmp as shown below. We have considered an example of coinel_logo.bmp
Right click on your .bmp file and open with mspaint as shown below.
24 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Your Image file will be opened in paint as shown below.
If Image file is too large reduce the image size and set maximum width of 576 pixel or less if 3inch printer is used and 384 pixels or less 384 if 2 inch printer is used. This is the max width pixels that can be printed per line for a selected printer.
To reduce Image size, go to the Image option, select stretch/skew option.
25 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
New window will appear as shown below.
In above options Horizontal will Increase or Decrease the image width and vertical will Increase or Decrease height of Image.
If Image is too large Enter 75 at Horizontal option and 50 at Vertical option, your Image size will be reduced as shown. You can make the changes appropriately Note. You can simple select resize and change horizontal to 576 and Vertical will be appropriately take. Make sure you have ticked maintain aspect ratio.
26 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Check Image Height and Width. To check Height and width go to the “Image‟option and select “Attributes‟.
Keep on reducing the Image size by using stretch/skew option, until your Image width should be less then or equal to 576 (3 Inch Printer) or 384 pixels (2 Inch Printer). Once your Image size is less than or equal to required pixels, select Black and White option. In our example the Width is 288 and Height is 192(Both are decimal values.) as shown below. Note: remember the height value as it is needed in later stage
Select Black and White option and then Click on OK option, it will ask confirmation for the changes and select yes option, your Image will change to Black and white as shown below.
27 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Go to Image option and select Flip/Rotate option as shown below.
Go to Image option and select Flip/Rotate option as shown below.
Select OK option Your Image will be Flipped Vertically as shown next.
28 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Note: In above step, image is flipped vertically and this is the final image that would be printed.
Now Image color has to be inverted for this option, go to image option select. Invert colors. Image Color will be inverted as shown below.
Save the file by any name with an extension .bmp
For eg: coinel_logo.bmp
29 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Follow below process to convert the image to binary format needed for printing using print image (with binary file) command.
Open coinel_logo.bmp saved file using Hex editor software. Hex Editor is free software and can be downloaded here.
Open Hex Editor once installed by double clinking the icon
New Hex editor window will open. Open your Modified Image file by selection. File Open Open File.
Select your Modified Image file and select Open option.
30 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
The Image file will be opened as shown below.
Note: The circle marked in red shows that the information of the image starts from memory location 3e. The circle in blue shows the start address of the image information.
Select data from 00 to 3d (Marked in Green) and delete it. Save the image with .bin extension as given below.
The Binary file created, can be used for image printing.
NOTE: if you use Photoshop or similar software, you can create better quality images.
We did not invert the image when using Photoshop and still were able to print the images properly.
The image details are as below WIDTH 288 ( In Hex 0x0120) W2 = 0x01, W1 = 0x20 HEIGHT 192 (In Hex 0x00C0) H2 = 0x00, H1 = 0xC0
The command to print image is as follows 0x1B 0x2A W2 W1 H2 H1 DATA 0x1B 0x2A 0x01 0x20 0x00 0xC0 coinel_logo.bin
31 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
10. COMMUNICATION USING ANDRIOD DEVICE
Bluetooth Thermal printers can communicate with Andriod devices. You would need to download “CIE Printer Service” Application and install the same in your device.
USAGE OF APPLICATION
You will need to pair the device with the printer. (This needs to be done only once).
Click on set pref printer to scan devices and select appropriate printer module.
We have taken the example of Dual SPP.
3 inch printer ID will be CIE-EXEL-xxxx
xxxx Bluetooth MAC ID (last 4 digits)
Select Appropriate printer and click on “PAIR”
32 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
ANDRIOD APPLICATION PAGE DETAILS
2 inch, 3inch, 4inch Select depending on printer module Selection Option Eg: EXEL Series 3 inch
Clear Pref Printer Disconnects the paired printer Set pref Printer Scan devices and connect
Platten Status Returns the status of platen on printer and displays the same at the left bottom of screen.
Platten is present if cover closed properly No Platten if cover not closed properly
Paper Status Returns the status of paper on printer and displays the same at the left bottom of screen.
Paper is present if paper is available/loaded. No Paper If paper not present
Battery Status Returns the battery status of printer and displays the same at the left bottom of screen.
Battery xx%
xx Battery percentage value
33 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
print Enter text on space provide “ Pink colored area” and click print to send the data/print on the printer
test printer Prints default message reset printer Resets all the setting on the printer.
Tab Single space only. Note: TAB not implemented. line feed Feeds paper by one line reverse line feed Reverse feeds paper by one line. align left Left aligns all the text that is send after this command align center center aligns all the text that is send after this command align right right aligns all the text that is send after this command light Intensity level is set to light mode for all text sent after this command. normal Intensity level is set to Medium/normal mode for all text sent after this command. dark Intensity level is set to dark/bold mode for all text sent after this command. fixedsys Changes font type to fixed-sys courier Changes font type to courier size small Text size change selected (0x01) size medium Text size change selected (0x13) size large Text size change selected (0x25) size xlarge Text size change selected (0x37)
34 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
PRINT BARCODE Prints barcode for the data entered. Can enter alphanumeric values. PRINT QRCODE Prints QR code for the data entered. Can enter alphanumeric values.
35 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
PRINTING/SAVING GRAPHICS
Choose pic from Storage Opens the picture stored in android device Capture pic from Camera Click the picture that needs to be printed using the android device camera.
Using above process, the app opens the picture as seen in photo preview on left. On right, the print preview image is opened and width is configured to 576 pixels (if 3 inch selected), 384 pixels (if 2inch is selected). Anything less that this is taken as it is. You can invert the image (black to white and vice versa) or change intensity as required.
SAVING THE IMAGE IN PRINTER MEMORY
After doing changes select the memory location (Image ID 0-9) and click save image. This saves the image on to the printer memory. You can also select the “Image ID” and click “print saved image” This option will print the image stored in the Image ID location of the printer. Clicking “print direct” will print the image as showed in preview image. This option will not store the image in printer memory.
36 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
PRINTING OTHER LANGUAGES
Print Prints the language example text selected. Clear Clears the text box Other language Option buttons Selects sample text for that particular language.
Note: you can use any language and the application converts it into image format that’s needed for printing.
Developer needs to change the code as required. The SDK is provided.
We also have direct language font implemented on the processor (One language(optional) – Needs Unicode)
NOTE: There is an option ON/OFF at lower right of each page. The connection to the device can be turned ON/OFF whenever needed.
37 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
11. COMMUNICATION USING USB
The unit can communicate using the USB as a CDC Virtual COM. USB Communication Device Class (CDC) can be used to emulate a serial port providing a virtual COM port UART interface. This allows developers to use legacy applications with new products using the same COM port interface as before, with few modifications.
Below is the process to test the device operation via USB
Note:
Make sure you have installed USB drivers (use cdc_inf file when asked for new hardware installation). This is a onetime process when you first connect the printer to the PC/laptop.
After installation, make sure you know the COM port that the CDC is detected as.
Right Click My Computer Manager
Under Device Manager Section, you will see the following as shown in the below image.
Here CDC USB Demonstration is detected on COM6.
If needed, you can change the COM number.
Right Click CDC USB Demonstration properties
Port settings Advanced
38 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
11.1 USING TERMINAL SOFTWARE
You will need terminal software to communicate to the printer. This software is provided when you purchase the printer.
Just double click on the terminal software and the window will open as below
Select COM Port as detected in the CDC Set Baud Rate: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: none
Atop Bits: 1
Handshaking: None
Click on Connect
Note: Make sure that the printer is turned ON when you click connect
39 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
LOADING .tmf FILE
The tmf file consists of various macros in it. Macros are pre-defined commands (as given in command list) for various printing options. Each macro will appear in the form of button, which is easier to use. Clicking on it will send the command entered.
Click on Macro Click on load Locate .tmf file provided alond with terminal software and click open
Transmit macros are the commands.
Note: In this software $ is equivalent to 0x (hexadecimal) You can give the name for the buttons as required.
Button Details
TP Test Print AL Align Left AC Align Center AR Align Right FF Select Fixedsys Font FC Select courier font SS Select Font Size as small SM Select Font Size as medium SXL Select Font Size as XL BARC Barcode FIMG Print Image from Flash (internally stored) BMP Print BMP image RGL Print Regional language BD Battery Charge detect (Returns battery charge value and the same is displayed on terminal) PLD Platten Detect (Returns platen status and the same is displayed on terminal) PPD Paper Detect (Returns paper status and same is displayed on terminal)
40 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
Close Macro Settings window, macro buttons will appear as below. By clicking the buttons, the particular macro will execute/transmit.
Clicking both +CR will transmit \n after every macro is sent
Click appropriate button for printer to execute commands.
Note:
1. To print desired text, simple enter the text and click send 2. For BMP image, click BMP button and click “Send File” and select desired BMP file to be printed. a. Make sure the width and height match printer used i. 3 inch : Max width: 576 pixel (image should be multiple of 8 pixels) ii. 2 inch : Max width: 384 pixel (image should be multiple of 8 pixels) b. Use only black and white image (1 bits/pixel)
Same process is followed for Bin file print also.
41 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
12. NFC OPERATION
This space is intentionally left blank and will be filled later.
42 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
DISCLAIMER
CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP, provides the enclosed document under the following conditions:
This document is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION and EDUCATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. As such, the document being provided are not intended to be complete in terms of required design, marketing-, and/or related protective considerations,
The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper usage of the document. Further, the user indemnifies CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP from all claims arising from the handling or use of the documents. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE INDEMNITY SET FORTH ABOVE, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No license is granted under any patent right or other intellectual property right of CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP covering or relating to any machine, process, or combination in which such CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP products or services might be or are used.
Information in this document is believed to be reliable and accurate. However, CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP does not give any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of such information and shall have no liability for the consequences of use of such information.
CoiNel Technology Solutions LLP reserves the right to make changes to information published in this document, at any time and without notice, including without limitation specifications and product descriptions. This document replaces and supercedes all information supplied prior to the publication hereof.
Trademark
All referenced trademarks, product names, brands and service names are the property of their respective owners.
43 USER MANUAL - BTP EXEL
READER RESPONSE
It is our intention to provide you with the best documentation possible to ensure successful use of the product. If you wish to provide your comments on organization, clarity, subject matter, and ways in which our documentation can better serve you, please mail your comments to [email protected] or call our Technical Publications Officer at (+91) 80-23154423.
Please list the following information, and use this outline to provide us with your comments about this document.
1. How does this document meet your hardware and software development needs?
2. Do you find the organization of this data sheet easy to follow? If not, why?
3. What additions to the data sheet do you think would enhance the structure and subject?
4. What deletions from the data sheet could be made without affecting the overall usefulness?
5. Is there any incorrect or misleading information (what and where)?
6. How would you improve this document?
7. How would you improve our software, systems, and products?
AFTER SALE SERVICE
We have special Technical Support Engineers to provide support and consultation in forms of telephone, E-mail and so on.
TEL: +91-80-23154423
Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]