Software Manual

Thermal Printer
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Contents
1. Installing/Uninstalling .......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Installing .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Installing the Driver (Windows 2000/XP) ..................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Adding a Printer (Windows 2000/XP) ........................................................................................... 5
1.1.3 Installing the Driver (Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition) ................................................................... 9
1.1.4 Adding a Printer (Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition) ....................................................................... 13
1.1.5 Installing the Driver (Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition) ................................................................. 17
1.2 Uninstalling ........................................................................................................................ 23
1.2.1 Windows 2000/XP ....................................................................................................................... 23
1.2.2 Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition ..................................................................................................... 24
1.2.3 Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition ..................................................................................................... 26
2. Features ............................................................................................................... 30
2.1 TSP650 Driver ................................................................................................................... 30
2.2 Star TSP650 Confguration Utility ..................................................................................... 31
2.3 OPOS Driver ...................................................................................................................... 31
2.4 JavaPOS Driver .................................................................................................................. 31
3. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings................................................ 32
3.1 Setting the Printer .............................................................................................................. 33
3.1.1 Print Mode ................................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.2 Paper Type ................................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.3 Page Cut Type (TSP654 Cutter Model Only) .............................................................................. 36
3.1.4 Document Cut Type (TSP654 Cutter Model Only) ..................................................................... 37
3.1.5 Document Feed Type (TSP651 Tear Bar Model Only) ............................................................... 38
3.1.6 Print Speed ................................................................................................................................... 39
3.1.7 Print Density ................................................................................................................................ 40
3.1.8 Vertical Mount (reverse printing) ................................................................................................ 41
3.1.9 Document Top Logo .................................................................................................................... 42
3.1.10 Page Top Logo ............................................................................................................................. 43
3.1.11 Page Bottom Logo ....................................................................................................................... 44
3.1.12 Document Bottom Logo .............................................................................................................. 45
3.1.13 Peripheral Unit Type .................................................................................................................... 46
3.1.14 Peripheral Unit 1 .......................................................................................................................... 47
3.1.15 Peripheral Unit 2 .......................................................................................................................... 48
3.1.16 Pulse Width for Cash Drawer 1 ................................................................................................... 49
3.1.17 Buzzer 1 On Time ........................................................................................................................ 50
3.1.18 Buzzer 1 Off Time ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.1.19 Buzzer 1: Number of Times Buzzer Sounds ................................................................................ 52
3.1.20 Buzzer 2 On Time ........................................................................................................................ 53
3.1.21 Buzzer 2 Off Time ....................................................................................................................... 54
3.1.22 Buzzer 2: Number of Times Buzzer Sounds ................................................................................ 55
3.2 Setting the Paper Size ........................................................................................................ 56
3.2.1 Standard Sizes .............................................................................................................................. 56
3.2.2 User-Defned Paper Settings ........................................................................................................ 57
3.3 Device Fonts ...................................................................................................................... 59
3.4 Control Fonts ..................................................................................................................... 61
3.4.1 Control Font Characters and Their Operations ............................................................................ 61
3.4.2 Using the Control Font ................................................................................................................ 63
3.5 Barcode Fonts .................................................................................................................... 65
3.5.1 Barcode Font List ........................................................................................................................ 65
3.5.2 Entering the Barcode Font ........................................................................................................... 66
3.5.3 Using the Barcode Font ............................................................................................................... 68
3.6 Selecting the Print Color .................................................................................................... 70
4. Star Confguration Utility
(Windows 2000 SP3 or Later/XP/Vista 32-Bit Edition) ..................................... 72
4.1 Printer Settings ................................................................................................................... 76
4.1.1 Memory SW Settings ................................................................................................................... 78
4.1.2 NVLogo ....................................................................................................................................... 80
4.1.3 Printer Tests ................................................................................................................................. 83
4.2 Application Settings ........................................................................................................... 85
4.2.1 OPOS ........................................................................................................................................... 86
4.2.2 JavaPOS ....................................................................................................................................... 90
4.3 Common Data .................................................................................................................... 94
4.3.1 Image List .................................................................................................................................... 95
5. Guidelines for Printing Documents .................................................................. 100
5.1 Notes for Printing via a Serial Interface .......................................................................... 100
5.2 Notes for Using Microsoft Word ..................................................................................... 101
5.3 Restrictions and Precautions ............................................................................................ 103
6. Revision History ............................................................................................... 104
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1. Installing/Uninstalling
1.1 Installing
Before using the TSP650 with Windows 2000/XP/Vista, you must frst install the driver.
1.1.1 Installing the Driver (Windows 2000/XP)
To install the driver, proceed as follows.
When using Windows Vista, refer to 1.1.3 Installing the Driver (Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition) or 1.1.5 Installing
the Driver (Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition).
Insert the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer into your computer.
In the following dialog box, click Installation.
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Read the license agreement. If you agree with the terms and conditions of the agreement, click I Accept.

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The following window appears, and the wizard prepares to start the installation.
The time required for installation may be longer than usual depending on the environment used.
Click the [Next>] button to proceed. 3
Type your user information.
After typing your user name and the name of your organization and selecting whether the installed program is to be
available to all users of this computer or only to you, click the [Next>] button.
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Select the type of setup.
Select Complete to install all of the programs features, and then click the [Next>] button.
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The programs features are installed.
For Windows versions prior to Windows 2000 SP3, only the driver functions will be installed.
Click the [Install] button to begin the installation. 6
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When the installation is complete, the Software Installation confrmation dialog box will appear. Click the [Continue
Anyway] button.
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The wizard has completed installation of the program.
Click the [Finish] button to close the wizard.
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Click Exit to close the following dialog box. Continue with the next section and add a printer. 9
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1.1.2 Adding a Printer (Windows 2000/XP)
To add a printer, proceed as follows.
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650 Utility Add Printer Wizard
(TSP650).
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In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click the [Next>] button. 2
In the Local or Network Printer dialog box, select Local printer attached to this computer and uncheck Auto-
matically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click the [Next>] button to proceed.
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In the Select a Printer Port dialog box, select the port to use, and then click the [Next>] button. 4
Select the printer to install, and then click the [Next>] button. 5
Specify the printer name that will be used after installation in Windows-based programs. Type the printer name if
you wish to change it. Additionally, you may set the printer currently being installed as the default printer. Confrm
the settings, and then click the [Next>] button.
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Make the appropriate printer-sharing settings, and then click the [Next>] button. 7
Select Yes to print a test page or No to not print one, and then click the [Next>] button. 8
Important: When using a serial interface, do not print the test page.
Confrm the printer and printer port settings when printing via a serial inter-
face. For details, refer to 5.1 Notes for Printing via a Serial Interface at the
end of the manual.
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0 In the Hardware Installation dialog box, click the [Continue Anyway] button.
The fles are copied.
A From the Windows Start menu, select Printers and Faxes and confrm that Star TSP650 Cutter (TSP654) or Star
TSP650 Tear Bar (TSP651) appears in the folder. If the appropriate printer appears there, installation was com-
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The settings are displayed. If the settings are correct, click the [Finish] button to add the printer. 9
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1.1.3 Installing the Driver (Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition)
To install the driver, proceed as follows.
Insert the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer into your computer.
In the following dialog box, click Run Autorun.exe.
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In the following dialog box, click Installation. 2
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Read the license agreement. If you agree with the terms and conditions of the agreement, click I Accept. 3
In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.

The following window appears, and the wizard prepares to start the installation.
The time required for installation may be longer than usual depending on the environment used.
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Click the [Next>] button to proceed. 5
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Select the type of setup.
Select Complete to install all of the programs features, and then click the [Next>] button.
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Click the [Install] button to begin the installation. 8
Type your user information.
After typing your user name and the name of your organization and selecting whether the installed program is to be
available to all users of this computer or only to you, click the [Next>] button.
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In the software installation confrmation dialog box, click Install this driver software anyway to continue with
installation. The confrmation dialog box will appear multiple times.
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0 The wizard has completed installation of the program.
Click the [Finish] button to close the wizard.
A Click Exit to close the following dialog box. Continue with the next section and add a printer.
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1.1.4 Adding a Printer (Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition)
To add a printer, proceed as follows.
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650 Utility, right-click Add Printer
Wizard (TSP650), and then select Run as administrator.
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In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
In the Choose a local or network printer dialog box, click Add a local printer.
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In the Choose a printer port dialog box, select the port to use, and then click the [Next] button. 4
Select the printer to install, and then click the [Next] button. 5
Specify the printer name that will be used after installation in Windows-based programs. Type the printer name if
you wish to change it. Additionally, you may set the printer currently being installed as the default printer. Click the
[Next] button to begin the installation.
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Make the appropriate printer-sharing settings, and then click the [Next] button. 7
If installation was completed successfully, the following dialog box will appear. To print a test page, click the [Print
a test page] button. Click the [Finish] button to complete the installation.
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Important: When using a serial port, do not print the test page.
Confrm the printer and printer port settings when printing via a serial port.
For details, refer to 5.1 Notes for Printing via a Serial Interface at the end of
the manual.
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From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printers to display the printer setting dialog box. Confrm that
Star TSP650 Cutter (TSP654) or Star TSP650 Tear Bar (TSP651) appears in the folder. If the appropriate
printer appears there, installation was completed successfully.
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1.1.5 Installing the Driver (Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition)
To install the driver, proceed as follows.
Insert the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer into your computer.
In the following dialog box, click Open folder to view fles.
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Create a new folder in a location of your choosing on the computer (ex., TSP650 on the desktop), and then copy
the fles in Win2K_XP_Vista\Driver\TSP650_PrinterDriver_Vista_XP_2K.zip in the CD-ROM to the folder. (The
compressed data can be used after copying it.)
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Click Add a local printer. 5
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printers. 3
In the printer setting dialog box, click Add a printer. 4
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In the Install the printer driver dialog box, click the [Have Disk...] button. 7
In the Install from Disk dialog box, click the [Browse...] button to display the Locate File dialog box. In the previ-
ously created folder, open the Installset folder (ex., TSP650\Installset on the desktop), select smjt650.inf, and
then click the [Open] button.
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In the Choose a printer port dialog box, select the port to use, and then click the [Next] button. 6
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Click the [OK] button. 9
0 In the Install the printer driver dialog box, select the printer to use, and then click the [Next] button.
A Specify the printer name that will be used after installation in Windows-based programs. Type the printer name if
you wish to change it. Additionally, you may set the printer currently being installed as the default printer.
Click the [Next] button to begin the installation.
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B In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
The printer is installed.
C In the software installation confrmation dialog box, click Install this driver software anyway to continue with
installation. The confrmation dialog box will appear multiple times.
D If installation was completed successfully, the following dialog box will appear. To print a test page, click the [Print
a test page] button. Click the [Finish] button to complete the installation.
Important: When using a serial port, do not print the test page.
Confrm the printer and printer port settings when printing via a serial port.
For details, refer to 5.1 Notes for Printing via a Serial Interface at the end of
the manual.
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E From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printers to display the printer setting dialog box. Confrm that
Star TSP650 Cutter (TSP654) or Star TSP650 Tear Bar (TSP651) appears in the folder. If the appropriate
printer appears there, installation was completed successfully.
Important: The folder created in a location of your choosing during installation and the
fles it contains are no longer necessary; therefore, delete them.
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1.2 Uninstalling
1.2.1 Windows 2000/XP
Turn off the power switch of the TSP650.
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650 Uninstall.
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When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue. 3
The uninstaller launches to remove all of the TSP650 software from your computer. 4
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1.2.2 Windows Vista 32-Bit Edition
Turn off the power switch of the TSP650.
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650, right-click Uninstall, and then select
Run as administrator.
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In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.

When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
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If the print spooler confrmation dialog box appears, select Do not close applications, and then click the [OK] but-
ton. (Although A reboot will be required is indicated, the computer will not restart.)
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The uninstaller launches to remove all of the TSP650 software from your computer. 5
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1.2.3 Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition
Turn off the power switch of the TSP650.
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printers to open the printers folder.
Right-click the Star TSP650 printer icon, and then select Run as administrator Delete.
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In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
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Right-click a blank area in the printers folder, and then select Run as administrator Server Properties. 5
In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
In the Print Server Properties dialog box, click the Drivers tab.
Select the Star TSP650 printer, and then click the [Remove...] button.
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The dialog box to select the deletion method will appear.
Select Remove driver and driver package, and then click the [OK] button.
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9 When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
0 The following dialog box will appear. Click the [Delete] button to continue.
Important: If the dialog box shown in step A does not appear after performing step 0, the
driver(s) and driver package(s) were not deleted successfully. Restart the com-
puter, and then perform the uninstalling procedure again from step 5.
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A If the driver(s) and driver package(s) were deleted, the following dialog box will appear. Click the [OK] button.
B If the Star TSP650 printer no longer appears in the following Print Server Properties dialog box, the uninstalling
procedure was completed successfully. Click the [Close] button to close the dialog box.
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2. Features
2.1 TSP650 Driver
This driver can be used to set basic printing functions, such as the print mode and paper types, and it can also be used to
make graphic logo settings and advanced settings for peripheral units (buzzer and cash drawer).
The following is an example of driver settings when using the buzzer (optional).
Example of driver settings:
Peripheral Unit Type Buzzer
Peripheral Unit 1 Document Bottom
Peripheral Unit 2 No Use
Buzzer 1: On Time 500 milliseconds
Buzzer 1: Off Time 2000 milliseconds
Buzzer 1: Cycles 5
Document printing finishes
0.5 seconds on 0.5 seconds on 0.5 seconds on 0.5 seconds on 0.5 seconds on
2 seconds off 2 seconds off 2 seconds off 2 seconds off 2 seconds off
Document printing finishes
0.5 seconds on
2 seconds off 2 seconds off
0.5 seconds on
Stops
FEED button pressed
The total buzzer time, including on time and off time for the total number of cycles, should not exceed 30
seconds.
Click here to go to the description page regarding TSP650 driver.
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2.2 Star TSP650 Confguration Utility
The Star Confguration Utility provides an easy way to set the printers memory switches, to register graphic logos, and
to make other such hard print settings.
Also, note that you may choose to install the utility only, without also installing the driver software.
Important: Note that this feature is not supported on Windows ver-
sions prior to Windows 2000 SP3.
Click here to go to the advanced Star Confguration Utility page.
2.3 OPOS Driver
OPOS (Open Point of Service) is an architecture supporting Win32-based POS access. The architecture makes it easy
for Windows-based POS systems to access POS peripherals.
The OPOS driver makes it easy for the printer not only to output data to peripherals but also to read the current operat-
ing status of peripherals. In addition, the driver enables use of any of the many existing OPOS-compliant applications.
The driver provided here conforms to OPOS Version 1.8.
For more information, refer to the separate OPOS Manual.
The OPOS manual is located in the CD-ROM.
/Documents/SoftwareManualForWindows/English/OPOS_POSPrinterADG(EN).doc
OPOS_CashDrawerADG(EN).doc
After installing the OPOS driver, the OPOS manual is also saved on the computers hard disk.
/Program Files/StarMicronics/OPOS POSPrinter Register/OPOSPrinterADG(EN).doc
/CashDrawer Register/CashDrawerADG(EN).doc
Click here to go to the description page regarding OPOS driver setup.
2.4 JavaPOS Driver
JavaPOS (Java for Retail Point of Sale) is an architecture that supports access to Java-based POS peripherals. It offers
the same kind of advantages as OPOS while adding the extra advantage of platform independence. Another advantage is
support for inexpensive system confgurations, since the minimal requirements for a Java virtual computer environment
are quite low.
It is possible to use a wide base of existing JavaPOS applications.
The driver provided here is fully compliant with Version 1.4 of the JavaPOS standards, as established by the JavaPOS
standards committee.
Click here to go to the description page regarding JavaPOS driver setup.
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3. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Printer Driver Settings
The driver supports two print modes: Raster mode and Line mode.

The default mode for this driver is Raster mode.
It is recommended to select Line mode When printing via a serial interface.

The features for each print mode are as follows.
In addition, this driver is able to set various functions for the TSP650.

Raster

Line
Paper Type
Page Cut Type
Document Cut Type
Document Feed Type
Print Speed
Print Density
Vertical Mount (reverse printing)
Document Top/Bottom Logo
Page Top/Bottom Logo
Peripheral Unit Type
Buzzer or Cash Drawer Interlocking
Operation

Device Fonts
Barcode Fonts
Some functions cannot be set at the same time. If the ! mark is displayed in the Device Settings tab, refer
to Section 3.1 and after to confrm the settings.
Prints graphics at high speed.
Suitable for reverse printing (wall-mount mode).
Supports device fonts.
Suitable for printing barcode device fonts.

Line
Raster
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3.1 Setting the Printer
Using the printers Properties dialog box, you can set various functions of this driver.
Begin by opening the Properties dialog box, as follows.
From the Windows Start menu, select Printers and Faxes to open the folder.
In the folder, right-click the Star TSP650 icon, and then select Properties to open the printers Properties dialog
box.
Click the Device Settings tab.
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3.1.1 Print Mode
Sets the print mode. For details of each mode, refer to page 30.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
Raster Sets Raster mode.
Line Sets Line mode.
Setting the print mode:
In the explanations that follow for the various functions, the settings that can be made for Raster mode and Line
mode are different.
Raster and Line are shown at the upper right of the pages in this manual to indicate that the setting can be
made for one or both of the print modes.
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Line Raster
3.1.2 Paper Type
Set this to the appropriate paper type.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
Receipt
Variable length: the printer does not output white-space padding at the end
of the page data.
Ticket
Fixed length: the printer outputs white-space padding up to the end of the
fxed-length page.
Setting the paper type:
If you wish to carry out journal printing (without page breaks), set the paper type to Receipt (variable length) and
select a receipt-length paper size, such as 72 mm Receipt, for the feed method and paper. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.)
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Line Raster
3.1.3 Page Cut Type (TSP654 Cutter Model Only)
Sets the cutting method for the end of each non-fnal page of a document.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Cut Printer does not feed or cut paper.
Partial Cut
Printer feeds paper to cut position, and then cuts it leaving one point at the
center.
Setting the page cutting:
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Line Raster
3.1.4 Document Cut Type (TSP654 Cutter Model Only)
Sets the cutting method for the fnal page of the document.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Cut Printer does not feed or cut paper.
Partial Cut
Printer feeds paper to cut position, and then cuts it leaving one point at the
center.
Setting the document cutting:
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Line Raster
3.1.5 Document Feed Type (TSP651 Tear Bar Model Only)
Sets the document feed operation after printing.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Feed Printer does not feed paper after printing document.
Tear Bar Printer feeds paper to tear bar (cut position) after printing the document.
Setting the document feeding:
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3.1.6 Print Speed
Sets the print speed. Note that the setting also affects the print quality.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
High Priority is given to print speed over print quality.
Middle Sets print quality and print speed to intermediate level.
Low Provides the highest print quality but lowers print speed.
Setting the print speed:
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Line Raster
3.1.7 Print Density
Sets the print density.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
-3 to -1 Larger value with (minus) makes print density lighter.
Standard Prints with normal density.
+1 to +3 Larger value with + (plus) makes print density darker.
Setting the print density:
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Raster
3.1.8 Vertical Mount (reverse printing)
Set this to Enable if the printer is mounted on the wall or is stood up vertically.
This setting makes it possible for the customer to view the printout in the correct orientation when the printer is installed
vertically.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
Disable Prints normally.
Enable
Printing is inverted, top to bottom. (Use when printer is mounted on wall or
standing vertically.)
Selecting normal or reverse printing:
Important: The vertical mount (reverse printing) setting is enabled only when Raster
mode is selected for the print mode. Note that it is not possible to use the logo
printing settings and reverse printing at the same time.
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Line Raster
3.1.9 Document Top Logo
The NV logos are identifed by their NV logo (image list) numbers. To select a top-of-document logo, choose the ap-
propriate logo number. Before making this setting, you must load NV logos into the printers nonvolatile memory. For
details about loading NV logos, refer to 4.1.2 NVLogo.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Logo Printed No logo printed at the document top.
Print Logo 1, , 10 Prints the selected logo at the document top.
Selecting the top-of-document logo:
Important: Note that it is not possible to use the logo printing settings and reverse printing
at the same time.
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Line
3.1.10 Page Top Logo
To select a top-of-page logo, choose the appropriate NV logo (image list) number. Before making this setting, you must
load NV logos into the printers nonvolatile memory. For details about loading NV logos, refer to 4.1.2 NVLogo.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Logo Printed No logo printed at the page top.
Print Logo 1, , 10 Prints the selected logo at the page top.
Selecting the top-of-page logo:
Important: The page top logo setting is enabled only when Line mode is selected for the
print mode. Note that it is not possible to use the logo printing settings and
reverse printing at the same time.
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3.1.11 Page Bottom Logo
To select the bottom-of-page logo, choose the appropriate NV logo (image list) number. Before making this setting, you
must load NV logos into the printers nonvolatile memory. For details about loading NV logos, refer to 4.1.2 NVLo-
go.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Logo Printed No logo printed at the page bottom.
Print Logo 1, , 10 Prints the selected logo at the page bottom.
Selecting the bottom-of-page logo:
Important: The page bottom logo setting is enabled only when Line mode is selected for
the print mode. Note that it is not possible to use the logo printing settings and
reverse printing at the same time.
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3.1.12 Document Bottom Logo
To select the bottom-of-document logo, choose the appropriate NV logo (image list) number. Before making this set-
ting, you must load NV logos into the printers nonvolatile memory. For details about loading NV logos, refer to 4.1.2
NVLogo.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Logo Printed No logo printed at the document bottom.
Print Logo 1, , 10 Prints the selected logo at the document bottom.
Selecting the bottom-of-document logo:
Important: Note that it is not possible to use the logo printing settings and reverse printing
at the same time.
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3.1.13 Peripheral Unit Type
Sets the peripheral unit type.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
Buzzer Selects the buzzer as the peripheral unit.
Cash Drawer Selects the cash drawer as the peripheral unit.
Setting the peripheral unit type:
Important: Buzzers are optional devices.
Note that it is not possible to use buzzers and cash drawers at the same time.
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3.1.14 Peripheral Unit 1
Sets the operation timing of the peripheral unit 1 that was selected in Peripheral Unit Type. When Cash Drawer is
selected for the peripheral unit type, Page Top and Page Bottom cannot be selected.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Use Does not use the peripheral unit.
Document Top Operates the selected peripheral unit at the document top.
Page Top Operates the selected peripheral unit at the page top.
Page Bottom Operates the selected peripheral unit at the page bottom.
Document Bottom Operates the selected peripheral unit at the document bottom.
Setting the peripheral unit 1:
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3.1.15 Peripheral Unit 2
Sets the operation timing of the peripheral unit 2 that was selected in Peripheral Unit Type. When Cash Drawer is
selected for the peripheral unit type, Page Top and Page Bottom cannot be selected.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
No Use Does not use the peripheral unit.
Document Top Operates the selected peripheral unit at the document top.
Page Top Operates the selected peripheral unit at the page top.
Page Bottom Operates the selected peripheral unit at the page bottom.
Document Bottom Operates the selected peripheral unit at the document bottom.
Setting the peripheral unit 2:
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3.1.16 Pulse Width for Cash Drawer 1
Sets the pulse width for cash drawer 1 when Cash Drawer is selected for the Peripheral Unit Type.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
10 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.01 second.
100 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.1 second.
200 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.2 second.
300 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.3 second.
400 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.4 second.
500 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.5 second.
600 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.6 second.
700 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.7 second.
800 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.8 second.
900 milliseconds Pulse width is 0.9 second.
1000 milliseconds Pulse width is 1.0 second.
1100 milliseconds Pulse width is 1.1 seconds.
1200 milliseconds Pulse width is 1.2 seconds.
Setting cash drawer 1:
The pulse width for cash drawer 2 is fxed at 200 milliseconds.
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3.1.17 Buzzer 1 On Time
Sets the buzzer 1 on time according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 1 when Buzzer was selected in Peripheral
Unit Type. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
20 milliseconds Set to 0.02 second.
40 milliseconds Set to 0.04 second.
100 milliseconds Set to 0.1 second.
200 milliseconds Set to 0.2 second.
500 milliseconds Set to 0.5 second.
1000 milliseconds Set to 1.0 second.
2000 milliseconds Set to 2.0 seconds.
5000 milliseconds Set to 5.0 seconds.
Setting the buzzer 1 on time:
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3.1.18 Buzzer 1 Off Time
Sets the buzzer 1 off time according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 1 when Buzzer was selected in Peripheral
Unit Type. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
20 milliseconds Set to 0.02 second.
40 milliseconds Set to 0.04 second.
100 milliseconds Set to 0.1 second.
200 milliseconds Set to 0.2 second.
500 milliseconds Set to 0.5 second.
1000 milliseconds Set to 1.0 second.
2000 milliseconds Set to 2.0 seconds.
5000 milliseconds Set to 5.0 seconds.
Setting the buzzer 1 off time:
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3.1.19 Buzzer 1: Number of Times Buzzer Sounds
Sets the number of times that buzzer 1 sounds according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 1 when Buzzer was
selected in Peripheral Unit Type. Regardless of the number of times specifed for the buzzer to sound, the buzzer stops
when the FEED button is pressed. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
1 Buzzer 1 sounds 1 time.
2 Buzzer 1 sounds 2 times.
3 Buzzer 1 sounds 3 times.
5 Buzzer 1 sounds 5 times.
10 Buzzer 1 sounds 10 times.
15 Buzzer 1 sounds 15 times.
20 Buzzer 1 sounds 20 times.
Setting the number of times buzzer 1 sounds:
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3.1.20 Buzzer 2 On Time
Sets the buzzer 2 on time according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 2 when Buzzer was selected in Peripheral
Unit Type. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
20 milliseconds Set to 0.02 second.
40 milliseconds Set to 0.04 second.
100 milliseconds Set to 0.1 second.
200 milliseconds Set to 0.2 second.
500 milliseconds Set to 0.5 second.
1000 milliseconds Set to 1.0 second.
2000 milliseconds Set to 2.0 seconds.
5000 milliseconds Set to 5.0 seconds.
Setting the buzzer 2 on time:
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3.1.21 Buzzer 2 Off Time
Sets the buzzer 2 off time according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 2 when Buzzer was selected in Peripheral
Unit Type. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
20 milliseconds Set to 0.02 second.
40 milliseconds Set to 0.04 second.
100 milliseconds Set to 0.1 second.
200 milliseconds Set to 0.2 second.
500 milliseconds Set to 0.5 second.
1000 milliseconds Set to 1.0 second.
2000 milliseconds Set to 2.0 seconds.
5000 milliseconds Set to 5.0 seconds.
Setting the buzzer 2 off time:
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3.1.22 Buzzer 2: Number of Times Buzzer Sounds
Sets the number of times that buzzer 2 sounds according to the timing set in Peripheral Unit 2 when Buzzer was
selected in Peripheral Unit Type. Regardless of the number of times specifed for the buzzer to sound, the buzzer stops
when the FEED button is pressed. For details of the settings and examples of operation, refer to 2.1 TSP650 Driver.
Available settings are as follows.
Setting Default Meaning
1 Buzzer 2 sounds 1 time.
2 Buzzer 2 sounds 2 times.
3 Buzzer 2 sounds 3 times.
5 Buzzer 2 sounds 5 times.
10 Buzzer 2 sounds 10 times.
15 Buzzer 2 sounds 15 times.
20 Buzzer 2 sounds 20 times.
Setting the number of times buzzer 2 sounds:
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3.2 Setting the Paper Size
This driver supports both standard sizes and user-defned sizes.
3.2.1 Standard Sizes
The following standard sizes are supported for the TSP650 driver.
The maximum values that can be used with 58 mm or 80 mm roll paper are shown.
Paper Roll Width Setting Default Width Length
58 mm
50.8 mm x 200 mm 50.8 mm 200 mm
50.8 mm x Receipt 50.8 mm 3,000 mm
80 mm
72 mm x 200 mm 72 mm 200 mm
72 mm x Receipt 72 mm 3,000 mm
- A4 210 mm 297 mm
- Letter 8.5 inches 11 inches
If you wish to carry out journal printing (without page breaks), select a receipt-length paper size, such as 72 mm
Receipt, and set the paper type to Receipt (variable length). (Refer to Section 3.1.2.)
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3.2.2 User-Defned Paper Settings
The paper size that will be used can be defned.
The procedure is as follows.
From the File menu in the Printers and Faxes dialog box, select Server Properties. 1
Click the Forms tab.
Select the Create a new form check box.
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In the Form name textbox, overwrite the current name with a new name for the custom size you are defning.
In the Form description (measurements) area, select the appropriate Units and type the desired Width and
Height settings.
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Click the [Save Form] button.
Click the [OK] button to close the dialog box.
If the user-defned paper sizes are within the printable ranges of the TSP650, they can be used by this driver. Paper
sizes that can be set are as follows.
Width : 25.4 mm 72 mm
Length : 25.4 mm 3,276 mm
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Important: Set all four margins (left, right, top, and bottom) to 0.
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3.3 Device Fonts
This driver is equipped with a variety of device fonts that can be used in Line mode.
As these fonts were designed specifcally to match the characteristics of the printer, they offer clearer printing than TrueType
fonts. Furthermore, device fonts for this driver are compatible with device fonts for the Star POS series printers, TSP600/
TSP700/TSP800/TSP1000 series, so the same printing results can be obtained.
Important: Select the proper height when using device fonts.
For two-color printing, refer to 3.6 Selecting the Print Color for setup.
The supported device fonts are shown below.
Fonts
Width
(pixels)
Height
(pixels)
Columns at
72 mm
(576 dots)
Meaning
Printer 17 cpi 12 24 48 Thermal printer fonts
Printer 8.5 cpi 24 24 24
Printer 17 cpi Tall 12 48 48
Printer 8.5 cpi Tall 24 48 24
Printer 16 cpi 13 24 44
Printer 8 cpi 26 24 22
Printer 16 cpi Tall 13 48 44
Printer 8 cpi Tall 26 48 22
Printer 14 cpi 15 24 38
Printer 7 cpi 30 24 19
Printer 14 cpi Tall 15 48 38
Printer 7 cpi Tall 30 48 19
Printer 17 cpi (RED) 12 24 48
Printer 8.5 cpi (RED) 24 24 24
Printer 17 cpi Tall (RED) 12 48 48
Printer 8.5 cpi Tall (RED) 24 48 24
Printer 16 cpi (RED) 13 24 44
Printer 8 cpi (RED) 26 24 22
Printer 16 cpi Tall (RED) 13 48 44
Printer 8 cpi Tall (RED) 26 48 22
Printer 14 cpi (RED) 15 24 38
Printer 7 cpi (RED) 30 24 19
Printer 14 cpi Tall (RED) 15 48 38
Printer 7 cpi Tall (RED) 30 48 19
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Fonts
Width
(pixels)
Height
(pixels)
Columns at
72 mm
(576 dots)
Meaning
Control 12 24 48 Control fonts
ESC_FONT 1 24 576
ESC_FONT_KANJI 2 24 288
UPC-E 12 24 48 Barcode fonts
UPC-A 12 24 48
JAN/EAN-8 12 24 48
JAN/EAN-13 12 24 48
CODE39 12 24 48
ITF 12 24 48
NW-7 (Codaber) 12 24 48
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3.4 Control Fonts
A control font is not a printable font, but is instead used to execute specifc operations on the printer. Each character of
the font is assigned to a particular operation.
3.4.1 Control Font Characters and Their Operations
The operations that can be executed through the control font are shown below.
Character Operation
A Drive cash drawer 1 (50 ms)
B Drive cash drawer 1 (100 ms)
C Drive cash drawer 1 (150 ms)
D Drive cash drawer 1 (200 ms)
E Drive cash drawer 1 (250 ms)
d Drive cash drawer 2 (200 ms)
6 Output LF
7 Output CR
F Auto-cutter: Full-cut
P Auto-cutter: Partial-cut
G Print NV Bit Image 1 in regular mode
H Print NV Bit Image 2 in regular mode
I Print NV Bit Image 3 in regular mode
J Print NV Bit Image 4 in regular mode
K Print NV Bit Image 5 in regular mode
Q Print NV Bit Image 1 in double-width mode
R Print NV Bit Image 2 in double-width mode
S Print NV Bit Image 3 in double-width mode
T Print NV Bit Image 4 in double-width mode
U Print NV Bit Image 5 in double-width mode
V Print NV Bit Image 1 in double-height mode
W Print NV Bit Image 2 in double-height mode
X Print NV Bit Image 3 in double-height mode
Y Print NV Bit Image 4 in double-height mode
Z Print NV Bit Image 5 in double-height mode
[ Print NV Bit Image 1 in 4x mode
] Print NV Bit Image 2 in 4x mode
^ Print NV Bit Image 3 in 4x mode
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Character Operation
_ Print NV Bit Image 4 in 4x mode
` Print NV Bit Image 5 in 4x mode
a Align left
b Align center
c Align right
e Set new line to 3 mm (1/8 inch)
f Set new line to 4 mm (1/6 inch)
g International character select: USA
h International character select: France
i International character select: Germany
j International character select: England
k International character select: Denmark I
l International character select: Sweden
m International character select: Italy
n International character select: Spain I
o International character select: Japan
p International character select: Norway
q International character select: Denmark II
r International character select: Spain II
s International character select: Latin America
t Print using black/white inversion
u Cancel black/white inversion
v Customer display: Start data transfer
w Customer display: End data transfer
x Customer display: Display clear
Important: The printer ignores control font characters that it does not support.
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3.4.2 Using the Control Font
The following is an example of how to use the control font.
Select the Control font from the font list. 1
Important: When using device fonts with Microsoft Word, refer to 5. Guidelines for Print-
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Input the character for each operation you wish to execute (refer to Section 3.4.1). 2
6: Output LF
b: Align center
Type characters in a font other than the con-
trol font
Print.
In this example, the printer executes a linefeed and then prints ABC at the center of the page.
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For the characters that set the control font, set the font height to the specifed value 8.5.
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3.5 Barcode Fonts
Select barcode fonts and enter the code to generate and print the barcode.
When printing a barcode, the barcode image is printed, and then notations are printed under the barcode image.
Barcode images do not appear in the window of the application.
3.5.1 Barcode Font List
The table below shows supported types of barcode fonts and available types of characters.
Barcode Type Character Columns Available Character Set
UPC-E 12 columns Value: 0 to 9
UPC-A 12 columns Value: 0 to 9
JAN/EAN-8 8 columns Value: 0 to 9
JAN/EAN-13 13 columns Value: 0 to 9
CODE39 More than 1 column
Value: 0 to 9
Symbol: , ., <SP>, $, /, +, %
Alphabet: A to Z
Start/stop code:: * (*1)
ITF
More than 2 column
(even number)
Value: 0 to 9
NW-7 (Codaber) More than 1 column
Value: 0 to 9
Symbol: , $, :, /, ., +,
Alphabet: A to D
*1) Start/stop code is automatically entered, so there is no need to specify it when entering the code.
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3.5.2 Entering the Barcode Font
Enter barcode fonts in the following format.
Enter z, which is the fnal character of the barcode font, at the end of the code.
e.g., For CODE39
Data to enter: apABCDE67890z
a p ABCDE67890 z
Parameter for barcode end
Enter z.
Barcode data
Enter actual barcode data.
Parameter to set height
Specify within the range of o to v.
Parameter to set mode
Specify within the range of a to i.
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Barcode Font Parameter List
Character to use barcode
font
Operation
Remarks
UPC-E, UPC-A
JAN/EAN-8,
JAN/EAN-13
UPC-E, UPC-A
JAN/EAN-8,
JAN/EAN-13
CODE39
NW-7
(*1)
ITF
(*1)
a 2 dots 2 dots (6) 2 dots (5) Minimum module width
b 3 dots 3 dots (9) 4 dots (10) Minimum module width
c 4 dots 4 dots (12) 6 dots (15) Minimum module width
d 2 dots (5) 2 dots (4) Minimum module width
e 3 dots (8) 4 dots (8) Minimum module width
f 4 dots (10) 6 dots (12) Minimum module width
g 2 dots (4) 2 dots (6) Minimum module width
h 3 dots (6) 3 dots (9) Minimum module width
i 4 dots (8) 4 dots (12) Minimum module width
o Barcode height: 32 dots (4 mm)
p Barcode height: 64 dots (8 mm)
q Barcode height: 96 dots (12 mm)
r Barcode height: 128 dots (16 mm)
s Barcode height: 160 dots (20 mm)
t Barcode height: 192 dots (24 mm)
u Barcode height: 224 dots (28 mm)
v Barcode height: 255 dots (31.9 mm)
z Ending code of barcode data (1 EH)
*1) Number in () means number of dots with thick pattern.
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3.5.3 Using the Barcode Font
The following is an example of how to set and use barcode fonts.
Select the device font with the barcode name from the font list.
In the following example, select the barcode font of CODE39
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Enter codes.
Also, set the font height. (For CODE39, set the font height to 8.5.)
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Print.
When printing, a barcode is generated and printed out.
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3.6 Selecting the Print Color
This driver supports two-color printing.
Before you can use two-color printing, however, you must select color printing at the driver, as follows.
From the Windows Start menu, select Printers and Faxes to open the folder.
In the folder, right-click the Star TSP650 icon, and select Printing Preferences to open the printers Printing Pref-
erences dialog box.
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Click the Paper/Quality tab.
Select the paper type appropriate for the specifed print color.
Selecting the paper type and print color:
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For normal monochrome printing
Select as follows for normal monochrome printing using thermal paper.
Media : Select normal type paper.
Color : Select check button of Black & White.
For color printing
Select as follows for color printing using two-color thermal paper.
Media : Select 2 color paper.
Color : Select check button of Color.
For printing on special paper
Select as follows when you need darker monochrome printing than normal monochrome printing or for printing
using special paper such as high image stability paper.
Media : Select high image stability paper.
Color : Select check button of Black & White.
Setting the Paper Type
Setting the Printing Color
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(Windows 2000 SP3 or Later/XP/Vista 32-Bit Edi-
tion)
This software is supported by Windows 2000 (SP3 or later)/XP/Vista 32-bit edition.
The Star Confguration Utility allows you to confgure your printer.
You can select either Star Line mode or ESC/POS mode emulation for implementing these settings, as appropriate.
Use the DIP switch to switch emulation between Star Line mode and ESC/POS mode.
For more information regarding the DIP switch, refer to the separate Hardware Manual.
Open the Printer Confguration Utility dialog box as follows.
Windows 2000 SP3 or Later/XP
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650 Utility TSP650 Confguration
Utility, and follow steps (1) to (4) below.
From the Windows Start menu, select Printers and Faxes to open the folder.
In the folder, right-click the Star TSP650 icon, and then select Properties to open the printers Properties dialog
box.
Click the TSP650 Confg tab.
Click the [Launch Confguration Utility] button.
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From the Windows Start menu, select Programs StarMicronics TSP650 Utility, right-click TSP650 Confgura-
tion Utility, and then select Run as administrator.
The Star Confguration Utility dialog box appears. 5
In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
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The Star Confguration Utility dialog box appears. 6
Follow steps 1 to 6 below.
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings Printers to open the printers folder.
Right-click the Star TSP650 printer icon, and then select Run as administrator Properties.
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In the User Account Control dialog box, click the [Continue] or [Allow] button.
Click the TSP650 Confg tab.
Click the [Launch Confguration Utility] button.
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Menu Bar
(1) File
Select File (F) Rescan Ports for Printer (S) to rescan ports.
To rescan, click the [Yes] button.
(2) Help
Select Help (H) Version (V) to display the version of Star Confguration Utility.
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4.1 Printer Settings
Use the printer settings to set the memory switches, set up NV logos, and carry out printer tests.
If you select any of the items, the top part of the dialog box will display the name of the connected printer, the name of
the port it is connected to, the current emulation, and a [Confgure Port] button.
Select the model name, port name, and emulation according to the environment used.
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Click the [Confgure Port] button to display the confguration dialog box for the selected port. After making the appro-
priate settings, click the [OK] button.
<LPT>
<COM>
Important: Match the port confgurations to the printer settings.
The printer settings can be confrmed using the self-printing.
For details, refer to the Hardware Manual.
In the confguration utility, the Flow Control for the serial interface cannot be set to Xon/Xoff. If the printer setting is
Xon/Xoff, change it to DTR and set the port confguration setting to Hardware.
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4.1.1 Memory SW Settings
In Memory SW Settings, the printer memory switch settings can be loaded and written.
Select the model name, port name, and emulation according to the environment used, and then click the [Load Settings]
button to read the printers current memory switch settings.
Values marked with * are the factory defaults.
Important: Before clicking the button to load the settings, confrm that the model name,
port name, and emulation settings match the printer settings.
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To change the memory switch settings, select items to change from the drop-down menus, and then click the [Write
Settings] button.
The displayed settings are written to the printer.
Important: Click the [Write Settings] button to make your changes effective.
After changing the settings, be sure to click the [Write Settings] button.
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4.1.2 NVLogo
NVLogo is a function for registering image data, selected from data pre-registered in the Image List, to the printer in
order to print them on the top or bottom of the page.
For details about adding image data to the NVLogo list, refer to 4.3.1 Image List.
To set the print data of NV logos, use the printer driver.
For details, refer to the information in 3.1.9 Document Top Logo to 3.1.12 Document Bottom Logo.
Important: The NVLogo List is a list of the data registered in the computer.
To check the images registered in the printer, click the [Print] button.
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Click the [Add] button. 1
Select the image that you want to register in the printer, and then click the [Use] button. 2
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The selected graphic data is added to the NVLogo List.
To register multiple images in the printer, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To delete the selected image from the NVLogo List, click the [Delete] button.
When you have moved all graphic data to register into the NVLogo List, click the [Write] button. Data shown in
the NVLogo List is written to the printer.
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To print all of the NV logo data written to the printer, click the [Print] button. This makes it possible for you to
check all of the image data currently registered in the printer.

To delete all of the NV logo data in the printer, click the [Delete All] button.
The memory capacity for NV logos in this printer is 508 KB.
After clicking the [Write], [Print], or [Delete All] button, the printer will be reset.
Important: By executing [Write], data shown in the NVLogo List will be overwritten to
the NV logo memory of the printer.
All data previously registered will be deleted.
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4.1.3 Printer Tests
Printer Tests executes the printing function of the printer and prints several samples.
Furthermore, it allows you to confrm that the peripherals work properly.
Test Prints
Print Single Byte Characters
Click the [Print] button to print out the 1-byte character table.
Print Head Test
Click the [Print] button to execute black solid printing consisting of several lines, and to test the printer head.
If the black solid printing part of this sample contains white vertical lines, clean the printer head.
Refer to the Hardware Manual to clean the printer head.
Also, if the print cant be improved even after cleaning the printer head, please contact your dealer for advice.
Print Barcodes
Click the [Print] button to print all barcodes supported.
2-Color Printing Test
Executes 2-color sample printing.
For 2-color printing, confrm that paper for two colors is set.
The printer performs monochrome printing if this type of paper is not set.
Also, refer to 3.6 Selecting the Print Color for setup.
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Cash Drawer/Peripheral Device
Cash Drawer 1 Test
Click the [Test] button to drive cash drawer 1.
This allows you to confrm that cash drawer 1 works properly.
Cash Drawer 2 Test
Click the [Test] button to drive cash drawer 2.
This allows you to confrm that cash drawer 2 works properly.
Buzzer/Peripheral Device
Buzzer 1 Test
Click the [Test] button to make buzzer 1 sound.
This allows you to confrm that buzzer 1 works properly.
Buzzer 2 Test
Click the [Test] button to make buzzer 2 sound.
This allows you to confrm that buzzer 2 works properly.
Important: Buzzers are optional devices.
Note that it is not possible to use buzzers and cash drawers at the same time.
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4.2 Application Settings
This is for setting each application.
You can set applications for each port.
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4.2.1 OPOS
This allows you to check and set devices when the printer is used in an OPOS environment.
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Adding a Printer
Click the [Add New] button.
When clicking the [Add New] button, the Control Object Registration check box will be selected and the fol-
lowing dialog box will appear. Sets each item properly.
The RecNvBitImage check box is selected by default.
When selected, the logo printing function using OPOS becomes enabled.
Click the [OK] button to add the printer.
Important: Only one control object can be registered.
When a Star control object is registered, control objects from other companies
become disabled.
Also, to use this printer, register Star control objects. If you use this printer
without performing the registration, operation is not guaranteed.
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Adding a Cash Drawer
Click the [Add New] button.
When clicking the [Add New] button, the Control Object Registration check box will be selected and the fol-
lowing dialog box will appear. Sets each item properly.
If the cash drawer you use supports the status function, select the Status Capability check box if you wish to
monitor the cash drawer status (open or closed).
When using the status function, refer to the following table and select or clear the Sensor Active check box ac-
cording to the switch used to detect the opening of the cash drawer.
On (selected) Switch is in the open state when the cash drawer is open
Off (cleared)
Switch is in the closed state (shorted) when the cash
drawer is open
Important: The status function is enabled only if the cash drawer is equipped with a com-
pulsion switch. Also, it is not compatible for use with a parallel interface.
When using a serial interface, match the PortSettings to the printer settings. The printer settings can be con-
frmed using the self-printing. For details, refer to the Hardware Manual.
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Drawer Number
Select the cash drawer number.
Activation Pulse Width (ms)
Select the pulse width for the selected cash drawer.
Post Activation Pause (ms)
Select the post activation pause for the selected cash drawer.
Click the [OK] button to add the cash drawer.
Delete
The printer and cash drawer are deleted.
When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
Confgure
The settings for the printer and cash drawer can be changed. The same dialog box as when clicking the [Add
New] button will appear; therefore, change the settings using the same procedure as when they were frst set.
Check Health
The [Check Health] button can be used to run a system check to determine whether the selected printer or
drawer is correctly connected and whether it is responding correctly to the OPOS.
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4.2.2 JavaPOS
This allows you to check and set devices when the printer is used in a JavaPOS environment.
Click the [Load] button to load the existing JavaPOS XML fle.
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Adding a Printer
Click the [Add New] button.
The following dialog box will appear. Sets each item properly.
When the Checked Block Printing check box is selected, you can confrm that data to be printed is correctly
sent to the printer.
Click the [OK] button to add the printer.
When you have fnished making the settings, click the [Save] button to save the JavaPOS XML fle.
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Adding a Cash Drawer
Click the [Add New] button.
The following dialog box will appear. Sets each item properly.
If the cash drawer you use supports the status function, select the Retrieve Drawer Open Status check box if
you wish to monitor the cash drawer status (open or closed).
When using the status function, refer to the following table and select or clear the Active check box according to
the switch used to detect the opening of the cash drawer.
On (selected) Switch is in the open state when the cash drawer is open
Off (cleared)
Switch is in the closed state (shorted) when the cash
drawer is open
Important: The status function is enabled only if the cash drawer is equipped with a com-
pulsion switch.
When using a serial interface, match the PortSettings to the printer settings. The printer settings can be con-
frmed using the self-printing.
For details, refer to the Hardware Manual.
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Drawer Number
Select the cash drawer number.
Activation Pulse Width (ms)
Select the pulse width for the selected cash drawer.
Post Activation Pause (ms)
Select the post activation pause for the selected cash drawer.
Click the [OK] button to add the cash drawer.
When you have fnished making the settings, click the [Save] button to save the JavaPOS XML fle.
Delete
The selected printer or cash drawer is deleted.
When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
Confgure
The settings for the selected printer or cash drawer can be changed. The same dialog box as when clicking the [Add
New] button will appear; therefore, change the settings using the same procedure as when they were frst set.
Check Health
The [Check Health] button can be used to run a system check to determine whether the selected printer or
drawer is correctly connected and whether it is responding correctly to the JavaPOS.
After the frst printer check, the printer prints print results of all functions that the printer has.
When checked successfully, the following dialog box will appear.
Important: Before running a health check, be sure to click the [Save] button so as to save
the JavaPOS XML fle.
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4.3 Common Data
You can register graphic data that will be used as NV logos.
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4.3.1 Image List
The Image List allows you to register graphic data, such as logos that will be used repeatedly afterward, in the compu-
ter.
A test print will be made when adding graphic data; therefore, select the model name, port name, and emulation accord-
ing to the environment used.
JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP are available as formats of registerable graphic data.
Graphic data registered here is used for NV logos. For details, refer to 4.1.2 NVLogo.
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Adding Graphic Data
Click the [Add] button. 1
Select the graphic data that you want to register, and then click the [Open] button. 2
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The following Convert Image dialog box will appear. 3
Important: According to differences between the actual printing properties of the printer
and the display capacity of your computer display, the printing result and
preview of the registered graphic data may look different in print density and
other details.
It is recommended that you run a test print job to check the print result.
The data can be adjusted here.
Type a name to register in the Name feld.
Adjust the width of the graphic data using the slider.
Set the appropriate dithering method.
Adjust the options which are displayed according to the dithering method.
Click the [Test Print] button to run a test print in order to check the print results of the graphic data being adjusted.
Items in the options are different depending on the dithering selected.
Better printing results can be obtained by combining several settings to identify which settings are appropri-
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Click the [OK] button to add the graphic data to the Image List. 4
The graphic data is added to the Image List and can be used as an NV logo. For details on using the data, refer to 4.1.2
NVLogo.
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Deleting Graphic Data
To delete graphic data, select the unnecessary data from the Image List, and then click the [Delete] button.
When the following confrmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to continue.
Editing Graphic Data
Click the [Edit] button to open the Convert Image dialog box. The graphic image data can be adjusted using the same
procedure as when it was registered. For details, refer to the Registration item.
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5. Guidelines for Printing Documents
There is no need to set paper margins with this driver.
Set all margins to 0.
This driver supports 4 predefned custom paper sizes and also user-defned paper sizes. Feel free to use user-
defned sizes as needed.
(For details, refer to 3.2.2 User-Defned Paper Settings.)
It is recommended to use device fonts supported by this driver.
Device fonts make it possible to print at higher speed.
5.1 Notes for Printing via a Serial Interface
When printing using a serial interface from this driver, the printer settings must match the printer port settings.
The printer settings can be confrmed using the self-printing.
For details, refer to the Hardware Manual.
To confgure the printer port, proceed as follows.
From the Windows Start menu, select Printers and Faxes to open the folder.
In the folder, right-click the Star TSP650 icon, and then select Properties to open the printers Properties dialog
box.
Click the Ports tab.
Select the port you will connect to, and then click the [Confgure Port] button to display the port properties dialog
box. Match the settings to the printer settings.

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If the Flow Control for the serial connection is set to Xon/Xoff, clear the Enable bidirectional support
check box.
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5.2 Notes for Using Microsoft Word
When you use default document formats of Word97 and later, device fonts will not work properly. To enable correct use
of device fonts, perform the following settings.
Windows 2000/XP
Open Microsoft Words Tools menu, and select Options. 1
Click the Compatibility tab, and in the Options area select the Use printer metrics to lay out document check
box. Then click the [OK] button.
2
Open Words File menu, and select Save to save the document. 3
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Windows Vista 32-Bit/64-Bit Edition
Click the Offce Button , and then click the [Word Options] button. Select Advanced, and click Layout Options. 1
Select the Use printer metrics to lay out document check box. Then click the [OK] button. 2
Open Words File menu, and select Save to save the document. 3
When the page settings are changed, the option settings may return to the original settings.
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5.3 Restrictions and Precautions
Please do not use more than one device font on a single line.
Mixing device fonts on a single line may result in skewed printing.
Do not include graphic data (Windows fonts, ruled lines, etc.) on the same line with a device font, as this too
may cause skewed print results.
Remember that the Control device font cannot be used for normal character printing.
Use fonts other than the Control device font to print characters.

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6. Revision History
Rev. No. Date of Revision Changes
Rev. 1.0 Aug. 2007 First edition
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