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Epson DM-D30 Technical Reference Manual

Epson DM-D30 Technical Reference Manual

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Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Describes features for this product.
Setup
Describes how to install and set this product.
Handling
Describes the basic usage of this product.
Application Development Information
Describes how to control this product and information
necessary for developing applications.
Appendix
Describes the specifications and character code tables.
M00093710
Rev. K

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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features for this product. Setup Describes how to install and set this product. Handling Describes the basic usage of this product. Application Development Information Describes how to control this product and information necessary for developing applications. Appendix Describes the specifications and character code tables.
  • Page 2 • Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. • Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and...
  • Page 3: For Safety

    For Safety Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. WARNING Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data. •...
  • Page 4: Restriction Of Use

    Restriction of Use When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail- safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Aim of the Manual This manual provides the development engineers with necessary information for developing, designing, installing the system using DM-D30 as well as for developing and designing the applications. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols..................................3 Warnings ....................................3 Cautions....................................3 ■ Restriction of Use ........................4 ■ About this Manual ........................5 Aim of the Manual ................................5 Manual Content .................................. 5 ■ Contents............................6 Product Overview ....................8 ■ Features ............................8 ■...
  • Page 7 Application Development Information............22 ■ Controlling the Customer display..................22 ePOS-Print XML.................................22 ESC/POS....................................22 ■ Cautionary Notes on Marquee Display ................23 ■ Software..........................24 Development Kits ................................24 Drivers ....................................24 Manuals ....................................25 Download ...................................25 Appendix......................26 ■ Product Specifications ......................26 Environmental Conditions............................26 External Dimensions and Mass ...........................27 ■...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview This chapter describes features of the product. Features DM-D30 is a customer display for displaying characters. The main features of this product are as follows. Display • 20 digit x 2 lines dot matrix for displaying half-width characters.
  • Page 9: Connectable Tm Printers

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Connectable TM Printers The following TM printers can be connected for use. • TM-L100 • TM-m30 • TM-m30II • TM-m30II-NT • TM-m30II-H • TM-m30II-S • TM-m30II-SL • TM-m30III • TM-m30III-H • TM-m50 • TM-m50II • TM-m50II-H •...
  • Page 10: Product Structure

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure Accessories Included • Affixing tape • Manual Option • USB extension cable (1 m): OT-UL30 • Use the OT-UL30 if you want to extend the USB cable for the connection between this product and the TM printer. •...
  • Page 11: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Part Names and Functions Contrast adjustment control Move this to adjust the contrast of the LCD screen. Display Displays on the LCD screen. You can adjust the angle of the display. Note: The display is covered with a protective film. Remove before use. Stand Supports the display unit.
  • Page 12: System Outline

    Connect this product’s USB cable to the TM printer. Power is supplied from the printer. For the connectable TM printers, see "Connectable TM Printers" on page 9 DM-D30 Connecting with Computer Connect this product’s USB cable to the computer. Power is supplied from the computer.
  • Page 13: Setup

    • If extending the connection cable, use the dedicated extension cable OT-UL30. However, if connecting the wireless LAN unit to the stand of the DM-D30, you cannot use the extension cable. For the position of connectors on the printer and so on, see the documentation provided with the...
  • Page 14: Connecting To The Computer

    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting to the Computer Connect the USB cable of the customer display to the USB connector on the computer. We do not recommend using this USB bus power device with a USB extension cable. Depending on the configuration of the cable, operational errors or a deterioration in EMC characteristics may occur due to a drop in voltage.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Printer's Wireless Lan Unit

    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Printer’s Wireless LAN Unit When the Wireless LAN unit is connected to the printer's USB connector and there are no free USB connectors, you can use the Wireless LAN unit and the customer display at the same time by connecting the Wireless LAN unit to the Wireless LAN unit connector on this device.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Setup Connect the Wireless LAN unit to the Wireless LAN unit connector. Reattach the cover for the bottom. Keep the cover for the stand removed. • Do not place anything in the upper section (cover opening) of the Wireless LAN unit. If heat is not allowed to dissipate when using the product, it may lead to a malfunction.
  • Page 17: Drawing Out The Cable

    Chapter 2 Setup Drawing Out the Cable You can draw out the USB cable from the front, the side, or the back.
  • Page 18: Affixing The Customer Display

    Chapter 2 Setup If you draw the cable from the front, fold the cable back inside the hollow of the stand, and then secure the cable as shown in the illustration, so that it does not become loose. Affixing the Customer Display You can use the affixing tape supplied to secure the device.
  • Page 19: Memory Switch Setting

    Chapter 2 Setup Memory Switch Setting This product has a memory switch which can be set using the printer setting utility of the TM printer. Printer setting utilities are prepared for each TM product. Turn Off Backlight Select the period of time until the backlight turns off, from 0 to 120 minutes Initial setting: 0 (Normaly On) Code-page Specify from 40 code pages and custom pages...
  • Page 20: Handling

    Chapter 3 Handling Handling This chapter explains the basic handling methods for this product. Turning the Power On/Off The power for this product is supplied by USB bus power, which means that the power is supplied from the connected printer or computer through the USB connector. To turn this product on or off, turn the connected printer or computer on or off.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Outer Case

    Chapter 3 Handling Cleaning the Outer Case Be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the printer or the computer, and then wipe the dirt off the outer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. • Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber.
  • Page 22: Application Development Information

    For the supported printers, see ESC/POS ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system for POS printers and customer display. With ESC/POS commands, you can directly control all the this product functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or combination of commands is required, compared to using drivers and applications.
  • Page 23: Cautionary Notes On Marquee Display

    Chapter 4 Application Development Information Cautionary Notes on Marquee Display Due to the nature of the LCD installed, the marquee display (horizontal scroll display) may become difficult to see when the characters displayed are switched at a short interval. We recommend using the following method to set the character display switch interval to 600 msec or longer. •...
  • Page 24: Software

    Because controlling POS peripherals with original commands is not required on the application side, efficient system development is possible. EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET The OPOS ADK for .NET is a POS industry standard printer driver compatible with Microsoft POS for .NET.
  • Page 25: Manuals

    You can obtain software and manuals from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site and follow the on-screen instructions. https://www.epson.com/support/ For customers in other countries or regions, go to the following web site:...
  • Page 26: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Display type STN LCD (160 x 32 dots) Number of characters displayed 40 characters (20 columns x 2 rows) Display color White/Blue Brightness 100 cd/m Character classes Alphanumeric: 95 characters (8 x 16 dots) International characters: 18 sets (8 x 16 dots) Graphic characters: 128 characters x 41 pages Character size 4.1 x 8.3 mm {0.16 x 0.33"} (W x H, alphanumeric)
  • Page 27: External Dimensions And Mass

    Appendix External Dimensions and Mass Item Specification Width 130 mm {5.12"} Depth 100 mm {3.94"} Height 68 mm {2.68"} Mass approximately 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) ∗ When the angle of display unit is 0 degree. [Unit: mm]...
  • Page 28: Character Code Tables

    Appendix Character Code Tables Refer to the following URL regarding the Character Code Tables for Customer Displays. https://www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/charcode_dm_d_en/...

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