Software Manual

Applicable Models
■ TSP100IIIU

■ TSP100IIIBI

■ TSP100IIILAN

■ TSP100IIIW

■ TSP100ECO

Rev. 7.5
 Contents
1. Installation and Uninstallation ........................................................................... 6
1.1. Installing futurePRNT Software ................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)........................................................................................ 12
1.3. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW) ................................................................................................ 13
1.3.1. Printer LAN Settings .....................................................................................................................13
1.3.2. Creating a Printer Queue ...............................................................................................................21
1.4. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIILAN) ............................................................................................ 23
1.4.1. Printer LAN Settings .....................................................................................................................23
1.4.2. Creating a Printer Queue ...............................................................................................................31
1.5. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)................................................................................................ 33
1.5.1. Connecting a tablet or PC to the printer (pairing) ........................................................................33
1.5.2. Creating a Printer Queue ...............................................................................................................37
1.6. Uninstallation ............................................................................................................................ 42

2. Features ............................................................................................................. 44
2.1. Star Windows Printer Driver .................................................................................................... 44
2.2. OPOS Driver ............................................................................................................................... 44
2.3. JavaPOS Driver.......................................................................................................................... 45
2.4. Star Virtual Serial Port Emulator ............................................................................................ 45
2.5. ESC/POS Mode ........................................................................................................................... 46
2.6. Star Virtual TCP/IP Port Emulator .......................................................................................... 46

3. Windows Printer Driver Usage .......................................................................... 47

3.1. Device Settings ........................................................................................................................... 47
3.2. Paper Size Settings .................................................................................................................... 54
3.2.1. Standard Paper Sizes .....................................................................................................................55
3.2.2. User-Defined Paper Size ................................................................................................................56
3.3. Device Font Usage...................................................................................................................... 57
3.4. Control Font Usage .................................................................................................................... 60
3.4.1. Control Font list..............................................................................................................................60
3.4.2. Control Font Usage.........................................................................................................................62
3.5. Barcode Font............................................................................................................................... 63
3.5.1. Barcode Font List ...........................................................................................................................63
3.5.2. Enter the Barcode font ...................................................................................................................63
3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage ........................................................................................................................65
3.6. 2D Code Printing Function (2D Code Fonts)............................................................................ 67
3.6.1. Entering a 2D Code Font (QR Code) ..............................................................................................68
3.6.2. 2D Code Command Setting Font ...................................................................................................69
3.6.3. 2D Code Data Setting Font (DATA1, DATA2, DATA3, ESC_FONT) ..........................................71
3.6.4. 2D Code Font Usage .......................................................................................................................74
 3.7. 2-Tone Color Printing and Paper Type Settings ...................................................................... 78

4. TSP100 Configuration Application .................................................................... 80

4.1. Menu Functions.......................................................................................................................... 84
4.1.1. File...................................................................................................................................................84
4.1.2. View .................................................................................................................................................87
4.1.3. ECO .................................................................................................................................................89
4.1.4. Management ...................................................................................................................................90
4.1.5. Help .................................................................................................................................................92
4.2. Information ................................................................................................................................. 93
4.3. General Settings ......................................................................................................................... 94
4.3.1. Default Text Settings .....................................................................................................................95
4.3.2. Default Print Settings ....................................................................................................................97
4.4. Star Cloud Services .................................................................................................................. 100
4.4.1. Device Registration.......................................................................................................................101
4.4.2. Setting of Registration..................................................................................................................102
4.5. ECO Settings ............................................................................................................................ 104
4.5.1. Auto Reduction Setting ................................................................................................................104
4.5.2. Top Margin to First Line <TSP100ECO only> ............................................................................105
4.5.3. On demand ....................................................................................................................................106
4.6. Printer Tests ............................................................................................................................. 111
4.6.1. Test Prints.....................................................................................................................................111
4.6.2. CashDrawer/Peripheral Device Test ...........................................................................................112
4.6.3. TSP100III Connection check ........................................................................................................112
4.7. OPOS Installation <Star Line mode only>............................................................................. 113
4.7.1. Adding a Printer ...........................................................................................................................114
4.7.2. Configuring a Printer ...................................................................................................................118
4.7.3. Adding a Cash Drawer .................................................................................................................120
4.7.4. Configuring a Cash Drawer .........................................................................................................124
4.7.5. Delete ............................................................................................................................................125
4.7.6. Check Health ................................................................................................................................126
4.7.7. Sample Application .......................................................................................................................127
4.8. JavaPOS™ Installation <Star Line mode only> .................................................................... 128
4.8.1. Add a New Printer Device ............................................................................................................129
4.8.2. Configure a Printer Device ...........................................................................................................129
4.8.3. Add a New Cash Drawer Device ..................................................................................................130
4.8.4. Configure a Cash Drawer Device .................................................................................................131
4.8.5. Deleting a Printer or Cash Drawer ..............................................................................................132
4.8.6. Check Health ................................................................................................................................133
4.9. Seral Port (Star Serial Port Emulator) ................................................................................... 135
4.9.1. Creating a Virtual Serial Port......................................................................................................136
4.9.2. Configuring the Port Emulator Service .......................................................................................138
4.9.3. Removing a Virtual Serial Port ....................................................................................................138
 4.9.4. Check Health ................................................................................................................................138
4.9.5. SDK ...............................................................................................................................................138
4.10. Image List ................................................................................................................................. 139
4.10.1. Adding an Image ...........................................................................................................................139
4.10.2. Renaming an Image......................................................................................................................141
4.10.3. Deleting an Image ........................................................................................................................141
4.11. Logos & Cropping ..................................................................................................................... 142
4.11.1. Logo Printing ................................................................................................................................143
4.11.2. Logo Cropping ...............................................................................................................................147
4.12. Text Processing ........................................................................................................................ 148
4.12.1. Text Triggers .................................................................................................................................149
4.12.2. End Page Detect ...........................................................................................................................152
4.13. Barcodes .................................................................................................................................... 153
4.13.1. ITF Bearer Bars ............................................................................................................................154
4.13.2. UPC-A Guard Bar Length ............................................................................................................154
4.13.3. JAN/EAN-13 Guard Bar Length ..................................................................................................155
4.13.4. CODE39 Guard Bar Length <Star Line Mode Only> .................................................................155
4.13.5. CODE39 Character Set <Star Line Mode Only> ........................................................................155
4.14. Journaling, and Printing of Multiple Customized Copies ..................................................... 156
4.14.1. Multi-Copy ....................................................................................................................................157
4.14.2. Journal ..........................................................................................................................................158
4.15. Vertical Mounting .................................................................................................................... 160
4.16. Printer Font <Star Line mode only>....................................................................................... 161
4.17. Virtual TCP/IP Ports < TSP100IIIW / TSP100IIILAN Only> .............................................. 163
4.17.1. Creating a Virtual TCP/IP Port ...................................................................................................164
4.17.2. TCP/IP Port Emulator Service Setting ........................................................................................165
4.17.3. Deleting a Virtual TCP/IP Port ....................................................................................................165
4.17.4. Health Check ................................................................................................................................165
4.18. Print Job Routing (Write Printer) <ESC/POS Mode Only> .................................................. 166

5. USB Serial Number Setting Tool......................................................................167

5.1. Setting a USB Serial Number ................................................................................................. 167

6. Guidelines for Printing Documents ..................................................................171

6.1. Important Information about Microsoft Word ....................................................................... 171
6.2. Restrictions and Cautions ....................................................................................................... 172

7. Guidelines for Using Ethernet Environment ....................................................173

7.1. Manually Setting a Temporary IP Address ............................................................................ 173
7.2. Manually Setting an IP Address (Using the TSP100III Telnet Utility) ............................... 174

8. Restrictions and Cautions.................................................................................177

9. Release History .................................................................................................181

 Getting Started

This software supports the following Windows operating systems.

・Windows 10 * 32-bit and 64-bit (except Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 IoT)
・Windows 8.1 * 32-bit and 64-bit (except WindowsRT 8.1)
・Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit

* Limitation for Windows 10 / 8.1

・Star original Printer Driver Function (e.g. Logo Setting) can not be changed from "Windows UI".
However, once the setting of its function is changed from "Desktop mode",these function can be
used on "Windows UI" as well.
・USB Printer will not be appeared in [Device and Printer] if its power is off.
・Error status (e.g. Paper empty during printing) will not be shown in "Windows UI".

Precautions for Windows upgrade/update

・Before starting the Windows upgrade or update, it is recommended to turn off your printer.
・If you are using the TSP100ECO which does not have a power switch, please unplug the power
cable or the USB cable.

・ Company and product names listed in this document are trademarks/registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
・ Windows is a registered trademark of the US Microsoft Corporation in the US, Japan, and other countries.
・ Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
・ IOS is a trademark/registered trademark of Cisco, Inc. in the US and other countries, and is used on a
licensed basis.
Copyright 2005 - 2020 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
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1. Installation and Uninstallation

To use the TSP100 futurePRNT product in a Windows environment, you need to install this printer driver in
advance.
Notes:
1) If the TSP100GT (version 1.0a or earlier) or TSP100LAN (version 1.1a or earlier) driver utility
application is installed, uninstall it before starting operations.
2) It is recommended that the driver utility application is updated by a user having the
administrative right and having used the old version for the smooth data migration.
To install the driver utility application, follow the procedure shown below.

1.1. Installing futurePRNT Software

Notes:
futurePRNT Software installation requires computer administrator privileges.
Execute steps (1) to (12) before connecting the TSP100 futurePRNT.

<< TSP100III Series >>

1) Click "futurePRNT V*.*` FULL CD" on the download site (www.star-m.jp/tsp100iii-app.html) to
download the software.

2) Extract the archive you downloaded and run "Autorun.exe".

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<< Models supplied with CDs >>

(1) Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the TSP100 futurePRNT into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
(2) Toast pop up will be appeared after CD-ROM is set. After that, click [Run Autorun.exe].

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(3) Then, the following window will appear.

Click “Installation” on the menu.

(4) Read this software license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms of this license, click "I
Accept".

(5) The "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".

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(6) Click “Next” to continue.

(7) Choose the “Typical” installation option to be sure that all of the TSP100 futurePRNT’s options are
installed and then click “Next” to continue.

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(8) Click “Install” to begin the installation process.

If the "Launch Star Cloud Services Web site" check box is checked (default), Star Cloud
Services website will open after the installation wizard is finished.

(9) The files and programs are now being installed on the computer.

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(10) At this point, all drivers and programs have been installed. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.

(11) Click "Exit" to close the following window.

(12) The subsequent steps vary depending on the model you are using.
1.2 Adding a Printer (TSPECO/IIIU)
1.3 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW)
1.4 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIILAN)
1.5 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)

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1.2. Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)

(1) Load roll paper in the TSP100 futurePRNT, and connect to a computer.

For information about how to load paper and connect to a computer, refer to the Online
Manual for TSP100IIIU or refer to the TSP100 futurePRNT hardware manual for other
models.
To view the hardware manual, select "Documents/SDK" on the “CD auto” menu, and click
"Hardware Manual".

(2) Turn the printer on.

With "Plug and Play", the computer detects a new hardware product and automatically installs
the printer driver.
Then, the following window will appear in the lower right of the Windows screen.

(3) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

If "Star TSP100" appears, installation is completed.

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1.3. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW)

This manual describes how to connect the printer using WPS.
If you are using Windows 7, you can also connect over an Ad-Hoc network. For details, see the Online
manual (Setup - Connect Tablet/PC).
Notes:Printer addition requires computer's administrator privileges.

1.3.1. Printer LAN Settings

(1) Turn the printer on.
(2) Use WPS to connect the printer to the network.
Set your wireless access point to wait for a WPS connection, and then hold down the PAIR button on
the rear of the printer until the printer LED (blue) blinks.
When the WPS connection is made, the printer LED (blue) stops blinking and stays lit.
For details on WPS connections, see the TSP100IIIW Online manual (Setup - Connecting
with a Tablet/PC).

(3) From the Windows Start menu, select “Programs / Apps / All apps” - “StarMicronics” - “LAN &
Bluetooth Setup Tool”.

(4) "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".

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(5) If the "Windows Security Alert" screen is displayed, click [Allow access].

Notes: If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to search for the LAN printer.

(6) The TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool screen is displayed.

If the printer you want to install is not listed in the LAN printer list, click [Discovery].

The factory network settings of the TSP100IIIW printer are as follows.

Network Mode: Ad-Hoc *
IP address: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Use DHCP: ENABLE (Selected)
* The printer automatically enters the infrastructure mode when it connects over WPS.

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(7) The TSP100 LAN printer on the network and the paired TSP100 Bluetooth printer are listed in the
printer list. If multiple TSP100IIIW printers are listed, click [Check connection] to check whether
you can communicate with the printer. The connected printer's LED (blue) will blink.
If you wish to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, then proceed to Section 1.3.2,
"Creating a Printer Queue", below.
If you wish to assign a fixed IP address for the printer, click [Configuration].

Go to step 8
Go to section 1.3.2.

If the printer you want to install is not listed in the LAN printer list, go to “When the printer is
not listed”.

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■ When the IP address cannot be obtained from the DHCP server :

When the DHCP server is not available, "Did not obtain" is displayed in the ‘IP address’ field for a
printer that is not assigned to any IP address. To use such a printer, follow the steps below to specify
the IP address.
1) Select a printer that is not assigned to any IP address, and then click [Configuration].

2) Enter a temporary IP address to assign, and then click [OK].

3) Connect to the printer using the temporarily assigned IP address. The Web Configuration screen is
displayed. see step (8) and the subsequent steps to complete the setting of a fixed IP address.

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(8) Open [Login] from the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen, or the menu button
displayed on the upper left, and login with:
Login name: root / password: [Changed password or the default password (public)].

The default login name and password are as follows:

Login name: root
Password: public

(9) The following message is displayed when you are using the default password. Select [OK] to change
the password or [Cancel] to not change the password.
If [OK] is selected, a screen to change the password will open. After changing the password, return
to the following step.

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(10) From the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen or the menu button displayed on the
upper left, open [IP Parameters] , select “Static” and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and tap
[Submit].

Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.

(11) From the menu of the menu button on the upper left, open [Save], select "Save"→"Configuration
Printing"→"Restart device", and tap [Execute].
The settings are saved to the printer and printed out.

(12) The settings are saved to the printer and printed out. Then proceed to Section 1.3.2, "Creating a
Printer Queue."

Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be
found again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has
passed, retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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◆ When the printer is not listed

If the printer is not listed on the printer list, for example, you are using multiple networks and you want to set up
a printer that is on another network, follow the steps below to set a static IP address.

1) Click [Temporary IP Address Assignment].

2) Enter the MAC Address and a temporary IP Address to assign, and then click [ OK ].

The MAC Address of the printer depending on the product.

It can be checked from the [MAC Addr] that is printed when printer self-printing is
performed (power is turned ON while depressing the FEED button).

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3) Click [Yes], then open the configure of the printer network settings.

4) Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and click [Apply].

Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.

5) The settings are saved in the printer, printed, and the connection settings are complete.
Then proceed to Section 1.3.2, "Creating a Printer Queue."

Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be
found again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has passed,
retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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1.3.2. Creating a Printer Queue

(1) Select the printer to create a printer queue from the printer list, and then click [Printer Queue].

(2) The following dialog now appears. The dialog shows the queue name and the port name for the
printer you are setting up. You can leave the queue name as it is , or you can change it to anything
you prefer. If you wish to use this printer as your default printer, check [Default Printer]. If you
want to output a test print after completing the settings, check [Print Test Page]. After making
appropriate settings, click [Apply].

The following characters can be used in queue.

Uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals (0 to 9), hyphens, underscores, periods,
spaces, and parentheses.

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(3) Click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application. The printer queue is created. A message
is displayed indicating that setup is complete. If you want to start TSP100 Configuration Utility
next, click [Yes].

(4) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

If the Star TSP100IIIW printer is found in the window, installation is completed.

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1.4. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIILAN)

Prior to installation, use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer and an access point that can connect to the
same network the PC that will be used for configuration is on. For details, see the Online hardware manual
(Setup – Connect Tablet/PC).
Notes:Printer addition requires computer's administrator privileges.

1.4.1. Printer LAN Settings

(1) Turn the printer on.
(2) From the Windows Start menu, select “Programs / Apps / All apps” - “StarMicronics” - “LAN &
Bluetooth Setup Tool”.

(3) "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".

(4) If the "Windows Security Alert" screen is displayed, click [Allow access].

Notes: If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to search for the LAN printer.

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(5) The TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool screen is displayed.

If the printer you want to install is not listed in the printer list, click [Discovery].

The factory network settings of the TSP100IIILAN printer are as follows.

IP address: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Use DHCP: ENABLE (Selected)

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(6) The TSP100 LAN printer on the network and the paired TSP100 Bluetooth printer are listed in the printer
list. If multiple TSP100IIILAN printers are listed, click [Check connection] to check whether you can
communicate with the printer. The connected printer's LED (blue) will blink.
If you wish to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, then proceed to Section 1.4.2, "Creating a
Printer Queue", below.
If you wish to assign a fixed IP address for the printer, click [Configuration].

Go to step 7
Go to section 1.4.2.

If the printer you want to install is not listed in the LAN printer list, go to "When the printer is not
listed".

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■ When the IP address cannot be obtained from the DHCP server :

When the DHCP server is not available, "Did not obtain" is displayed in the ‘IP address’ field for a
printer that is not assigned to any IP address. To use such a printer, follow the steps below to specify the
IP address.
1) Select a printer that is not assigned to any IP address, and then click [Configuration].

2) Enter a temporary IP address to assign, and then click [OK].

3) Connect to the printer using the temporarily assigned IP address. The Web Configuration screen is
displayed. see step (7) and the subsequent steps to complete the setting of a fixed IP address.

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(7) Open [Login] from the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen, or the menu button
displayed on the upper left, and login with:
Login name: root / password: [Changed password or the default password (public)].

The default login name and password are as follows:

Login name: root
Password: public

(8) The following message is displayed when you are using the default password. Select [OK] to change
the password or [Cancel] to not change the password.
If [OK] is selected, a screen to change the password will open. After changing the password, return
to the following step.

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(9) From the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen or the menu button displayed on the
upper left, open [IP Parameters] , select “Static” and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and tap
[Submit].

Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.

(10) From the menu of the menu button on the upper left, open [Save], select "Save"→"Configuration
Printing"→"Restart device", and tap [Execute].
The settings are saved to the printer and printed out.

(11) The settings are saved to the printer and printed out. Then proceed to Section 1.4.2, "Creating a
Printer Queue."

Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be
found again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has
passed, retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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◆ When the printer is not listed

If the printer is not listed on the printer list, for example, you are using multiple networks and you want to set up
a printer that is on another network, follow the steps below to set a static IP address.

1) Click [Temporary IP Address Assignment].

2) Enter the MAC Address and a temporary IP Address to assign, and then click [ OK ].

The MAC Address of the printer depending on the product.

It can be checked from the [MAC Addr] that is printed when printer self-printing is
performed (power is turned ON while depressing the FEED button).

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3) Click [Yes], then open the configure of the printer network settings.

4) Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and click [Apply].

Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.

5) The settings are saved in the printer, printed, and the connection settings are complete.
Then proceed to Section 1.4.2, "Creating a Printer Queue."

Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be
found again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has passed,
retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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1.4.2. Creating a Printer Queue

(1) Select the printer to create a printer queue from the printer list, and then click [Printer Queue].

(2) The following dialog now appears. The dialog shows the queue name and port name for the printer
you are setting up. You can leave the queue name as it is , or you can change it to anything you
prefer. If you wish to use this printer as your default printer, check [Default Printer]. If you want
to output a test print after completing the settings, check [Print Test Page]. After making
appropriate settings, click [Apply].

The following characters can be used in queue name.

Uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals (0 to 9), hyphens, underscores, periods,
spaces, and parentheses.

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(3) Click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application. The printer queue is created. A message is
displayed indicating that setup is complete. If you want to start TSP100 Configuration Utility next,
click [Yes].

(4) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

If the Star TSP100IIILAN printer is found in the window, installation is completed.

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1.5. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)

The device name displayed during pairing varies depending on the product. It can be checked from the [Dev
Name] that is printed when printer self-printing is performed (power is turned ON while depressing the
FEED button).
Notes:Printer addition requires computer's administrator privileges.

1.5.1. Connecting a tablet or PC to the printer (pairing)

◆ Windows 10
(1) Turn the printer on.
(2) Open [Settings] from the Windows start menu, select [Devices] - [Bluetooth & other devices], and
turn Bluetooth on.

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(3) Select [ Printers & scanners ], and click [ Add a printer or scanner ].

(4) Select the desired device name (TSP100-XXXXX), and click [ Add device ].
If the device name was changed, then select the device name that it was changed to.

(5) When the device appears in “Printers & scanners”, pairing is completed.

After a while, "Driver is unavailable" will be displayed, however pairing is completed.

The device name created here cannot be used for the destination specified when printing from a
Windows application. Proceed to perform Section 1.5.2 "Creating a Printer Queue".

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◆ Windows 7 / 8.1
(1) Turn the printer on.
(2) Start "Device and Printers" and tap or click "Add a device".

(3) Select the device name (TSP100-XXXXX) to be removed and tap or click "Next".
If the device name was changed, then select the device name that it was changed to.

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(4) Pairing is then performed.

(5) When pairing is completed, the name of device added will be displayed in “Devices and Printers”.

Depending on the display method, "Driver is unavailable" will be displayed, however pairing is
completed.
The device name created here cannot be used for the destination specified when printing from a
Windows application. Proceed to perform Section 1.5.2 "Creating a Printer Queue".

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1.5.2. Creating a Printer Queue

(1) From the Windows Start menu, select “Programs / Apps / All apps” - “StarMicronics” - “LAN &
Bluetooth Setup Tool”.

(2) "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".

(3) If the "Windows Security Alert" screen is displayed, click [Allow access].

Notes: If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to search for the LAN printer.

(4) The TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool screen is displayed.

If the printer you want to install is not listed in the printer list, click [Discovery].

If you are not using the standard Windows Bluetooth driver, the items "MAC Address" and
"Model Description" will not be displayed.

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(5) The TSP100 LAN printer on the network and the paired TSP100 Bluetooth printer are listed in the
printer list.
If changing or confirming a printer's Bluetooth Settings, select a printer, and then click
[Configuration].

Go to Bluetooth setting
(Next Page)
Go to step6

If multiple TSP100IIILAN printers are listed, click [Check connection] to check whether
you can communicate with the printer. The connected printer's LED (blue) will blink.

Notes:
- For a Bluetooth printer, you can only create 1 printer queue per port (device).
- When enabling the "Always enabled" setting in TSP100 Configuration Utility, [Configuration]
and [Check Connection] cannot be selected.

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◆Changing the TSP100III Printer's Bluetooth Settings

1) When changing the configuration of the Bluetooth printer, click [Apply].

Device Name
- The Bluetooth Device Name can use a combination of letters, characters and symbols.
- Supported characters are: “a“ - “z”, “A" - “Z”, “0“ - “9”, and Various symbols.
- A maximum of 16 characters can be used for the Bluetooth Device Name.

iOS Port Name

iOS port name is used in using iOS devices.

New Pairing Permission

If you clear the checkbox to disable "New Pairing Permission", you cannot connect from a device
other than a paired tablet or PC. To improve security, we recommend disabling this item after
configuring connection settings.

Auto Connection
This function is only for iOS devices.
If you are not using iOS devices, please set this Auto Connection function "OFF".

Communication Diagnosis LED

The colors of the printer's LEDs will change according to the Bluetooth communication status.
For details, see the Online hardware manual (Setup – Use App).

2) Click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application.

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3) If "New Pairing Permission" is enabled, click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application.

To prevent illegal connections from any tablets and PCs other than the one which
you have connected and to improve security, it is recommended to change the "New
Pairing Permission" setting to Off.

4) When configuration apply is complete, the following screen is displayed and the printer will reset.

If you have changed the device name, delete the old device name in "Devices and Printers", refer to
"1.5.1 Connecting a tablet or PC to the printer (pairing)", and then pair the device with the printer
again.

(6) The following dialog now appears. The dialog shows the queue name and port name for the printer you
are setting up. You can leave the queue names as they are, or you can change them to anything you
prefer. If you wish to use this printer as your default printer, check [Default Printer]. If you want to
output a test print after completing the settings, check [Print Test Page]. After making appropriate
settings, click [Apply].

The following characters can be used in queue names.

Uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals (0 to 9), hyphens,
underscores, periods, spaces, and parentheses.

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(7) Click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application. The printer queue is created.
A message is displayed indicating that setup is complete.

(8) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

If the Star TSP100IIIBI printer is found in the window, installation is completed.

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1.6. Uninstallation
(1) Turn the printer off.
(2) From the Windows Start menu, select “Program / All apps / Apps” → “StarMicronics” →
“Uninstall TSP100”.

(3) In the User Account Control dialog box, click the “Yes”.
(4) When the following confirmation dialog box appears, click “Yes” to continue.

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(5) If the following window appears, select “Do not close applications” and click “OK”.

(6) If the following window appears, click “OK”.

(7) The uninstaller launches to remove all of the TSP100 futurePRNT software form your computer.

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2. Features
2.1. Star Windows Printer Driver
The Star Windows Printer Driver is used to apply the futurePRNT series in Windows 10, 8.1 or Windows 7.
Using this printer driver allows you to handle basic printing functions in many Windows applications. It also
allows you to configure graphic logo and peripheral unit (buzzers and cash drawers) settings.
This printer driver, which supports a diverse range of device fonts, enables you to generate and print barcodes
and 2D codes of various standards or sizes using barcode fonts and 2D code fonts, and also control the printer
using control fonts.
The following shows a driver setting example when a buzzer is used as an option.

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: Repeat 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 0.5 seconds on

Stops
2 seconds off 2 seconds off

FEED button pressed

2.2. OPOS Driver

OPOS(OLE for Retail POS) was created by industry leaders as a device standard for POS hardware.
OPOS is a Win32-based architecture for POS device access. The benefits of this standard are realized
in the ease of access to hardware in not only outputting data to devices, but also reading back the status
of the device.

This OPOS driver can be used with any existing OPOS compliant application. Star also recommends
use of the OPOS standard to any developer creating a Win32-based retail software application.
Star’s OPOS driver offers full compliance with the OPOS standard version 1.13.

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2.3. JavaPOS Driver

JavaPOS (Java for Point of Sale Devices) is an architecture used to access Java-based POS peripheral
units. It has a feature that enables operations in a platform-independent environment, taking advantage
of the OPOS standard. Also, in a Java virtual computer, the minimum system requirements are lowered,
thus reducing overall system costs as well.

This driver offers full compliance with the JavaPOS standard version 1.13.

The location of the JavaPOS driver installer is different for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Confirm your operating environment and then install the necessary package.

Installer Location for Windows 32-bit Environments:

Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20171207\JavaPOSExamples

Installer Location for Windows 64-bit Environments:

 64-bit Java Operation Environment:
Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20171207\JavaPOSExamples
 32-bit Java Operation Environment:
Program Files(x86)\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20171207\JavaPOSExamples

To use this driver under the JavaPOS application, you should set the Java runtime environment to Java
Runtime Environment (JRE)1.5 or later.

To use this driver in Java Runtime Environment version 1.4.2, configure the following settings as a
starting option to run the JavaPOS application.
-Dsmj.dllpath=<StarIOPort.dll and StarIOJ.dll absolute-path-of-storage-folder>

At normal installation, the DLL file above is stored in the following folder.
Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20171207

Setting example:
Java–Dsmj.dllpath=
”C:\Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20171207” application.class

2.4. Star Virtual Serial Port Emulator

This function allows you to use the TSP100ECO/IIIU with the USB interface equipped or the
TSP100IIIW and TSP100IIILAN with the Ethernet interface equipped using applications for a serial
printer.

Notes: This function may not be available depending on applications.

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2.5. ESC/POS Mode

The TSP100 futurePRNT provides ESC/POS mode emulation, which can be configured in “TSP100
Configuration Utility”. Thus, even if your current software is designed for the ESC/POS mode, you
will be able to use it as is, without making changes.

The functions (logo printing, journal, etc.) of the TSP100 futurePRNT remain usable even when you
print in the ESC/POS mode.
For information about how to use the ESC/POS mode, refer to "4.18 Print Job Routing (Write Printer)".

2.6. Star Virtual TCP/IP Port Emulator

< TSP100IIIW and TSP100IIILAN only>
You can use the TSP100LAN Setup Utilities to set up virtual TCP/IP ports. This will enable you to
continue using applications that directly designate their own TCP/IP sockets.

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3. Windows Printer Driver Usage

3.1. Device Settings
Various functions of this driver can be configured in “Properties” menu of the printer.
In case of using Windows 8.1, change the setting from “Desktop UI” in order to change settings.

First, follow the steps shown below to open the Properties window.

Notes:
Device settings require computer administrator privileges.

(1) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

(2) Right-click on the icon of the target printer queue. Then, in the pull-down menu, select “Printer
Properties”.
(3) Click “Device Settings”.

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Paper Type
You can choose the length of each printed page.

Value Default Details

Receipt * Pages have variable length (printed to last line).
Ticket All printed pages have same length.

Page Cut Type (Cutter Model only)

You can choose the cut type that is performed at the end of all intermediate pages (all pages up to the
last page).

Value Default Details

No Cut * No intermediate pages are fed to the cutter.
Partial Cut All intermediate pages are fed to the cutter and are partially cut.
Partial Cut
All intermediate pages are partially cut without being fed.
(No Feed)

Document Cut Type

You can choose the Cut action for the final page.

< Cutter Model >

Value Default Details
No Cut The final page is not fed to the cutter.
Partial Cut * The final page is fed to the cutter and partially cut.
Partial Cut
All intermediate pages are partially cut without being fed.
(No Feed)

< Tear Bar Model >

Value Default Details
No Cut The final page is not fed to the tear bar.
Tear Bar * The final page is fed to the tear bar.

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Peripheral Unit Type

Use this setting to select the type of peripheral to be used with the printer.

Value Default Details

Buzzer * Use buzzers as peripheral device.
Cash Drawer Use buzzers as peripheral device.

Caution:
When using a peripheral unit such as a cash drawer other than a buzzer, do not select "Buzzer".
If selected, it may result in damage to a peripheral unit.

Notes:
The buzzer and cash drawer are optional devices.
They cannot be used at the same time.

Peripheral Unit 1
This setting selects the action timing for peripheral unit 1.

Note that the Page Top and Page Bottom selections are not available if you have set the Peripheral Unit
Type to Cash Drawer.

Value Default Details

No Use * Peripheral unit 1 not used.
Document Top Activate at top of document.
Page Top Activate at top of page.
Page Bottom Activate at bottom of page.
Document Bottom Activate at bottom of document.

Peripheral Unit 2
This setting selects the action timing for peripheral unit 2.
Note that the Page Top and Page Bottom selections are not available if you have set the Peripheral Unit
Type to Cash Drawer.

Value Default Details

No Use * Peripheral unit 2 not used.
Document Top Activate at top of document.
Page Top Activate at top of page.
Page Bottom Activate at bottom of page.
Document Bottom Activate at bottom of document.

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Cash Drawer 1 Pulse Width

You can choose the length of the open drawer signal that is sent from the printer to Cash Drawer 1.

Value Default Details

10 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.01 sec.
100 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.1 sec.
200 milliseconds * Pulse width is set as 0.2 sec.
300 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.3 sec.
400 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.4 sec.
500 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.5 sec.
600 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.6 sec.
700 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.7 sec.
800 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.8 sec.
900 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.9 sec.
1,000 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.0 sec.
1,100 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.1 sec.
1,200 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.2 sec.

Buzzer1 - On Time
If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the beep ON time for the buzzer operating as
peripheral unit 1.

Value Default Details

20 milliseconds * Sound on for 0.02 sec.
40 milliseconds Sound on for 0.04 sec.
100 milliseconds Sound on for 0.1 sec.
200 milliseconds Sound on for 0.2 sec.
500 milliseconds Sound on for 0.5 sec.
1,000 milliseconds Sound on for 1.0 sec.
2,000 milliseconds Sound on for 2.0 sec.
5,000 milliseconds Sound on for 5.0 sec.

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Buzzer1 - Off Time

If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the beep OFF time for the buzzer operating as
peripheral unit 1.

Value Default Details

20 milliseconds * Silent on for 0.02 sec.
40 milliseconds Silent on for 0.04 sec.
100 milliseconds Silent on for 0.1 sec.
200 milliseconds Silent on for 0.2 sec.
500 milliseconds Silent on for 0.5 sec.
1,000 milliseconds Silent on for 1.0 sec.
2,000 milliseconds Silent on for 2.0 sec.
5,000 milliseconds Silent on for 5.0 sec.

Buzzer1 - Repeat
If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the number of beeps produced by buzzer #1
when it is activated. (Each beep will sound for the specified ON time, followed by silence for the specified
OFF time). Note that you can force the buzzer off at any time by pressing the FEED button.

Value Default Details

1 * 1 beep
2 2 beep
3 3 beep
5 5 beep
10 10 beep
15 15 beep
20 20 beep

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Buzzer2 - On Time
If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the beep ON time for the buzzer operating as
peripheral unit 2.

Value Default Details

20 milliseconds * Sound on for 0.02 sec.

40 milliseconds Sound on for 0.04 sec.
100 milliseconds Sound on for 0.1 sec.
200 milliseconds Sound on for 0.2 sec.
500 milliseconds Sound on for 0.5 sec.
1,000 milliseconds Sound on for 1.0 sec.
2,000 milliseconds Sound on for 2.0 sec.
5,000 milliseconds Sound on for 5.0 sec.

Buzzer2 - Off Time

If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the beep OFF time for the buzzer operating as
peripheral unit 2.

Value Default Details

20 milliseconds * Silent for 0.02 sec.

40 milliseconds Silent for 0.04 sec.
100 milliseconds Silent for 0.1 sec.
200 milliseconds Silent for 0.2 sec.
500 milliseconds Silent for 0.5 sec.
1,000 milliseconds Silent for 1.0 sec.
2,000 milliseconds Silent for 2.0 sec.
5,000 milliseconds Silent for 5.0 sec.

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Buzzer2 - Repeat
If the Peripheral Unit Type is set to Buzzer, this setting selects the number of beeps produced by buzzer #2
when it is activated. (Each beep will sound for the specified ON time, followed by silence for the specified
OFF time). Note that you can force the buzzer off at any time by pressing the [FEED] button.

Value Default Details

1 * 1 beep
2 2 beeps
3 3 beeps
5 5 beeps
10 10 beeps
15 15 beeps
20 20 beeps

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3.2. Paper Size Settings

This driver allows you to use both the predefined and user-defined paper sizes.
Each paper size is defined by "width" and "length", enabling printing of all the area in the defined range.
Margin setting is not required in a document.
To print on a variable-length sheet such as a receipt, select the paper size that includes "Receipt" in the
paper size name, and set "Paper Type" to "Receipt".

When configuring paper size settings, note that those of a print application have priority over paper size.er
the user's settings.
If a print application does not provide any paper size setting item, configure the following setting.

(1) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

(2) Right-click on the icon of the target printer queue, and select “Printing preferences” in the pull-
down menu.
(3) Click “Advanced” in the "Layout" tab to open the detailed option, and select the paper size.

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3.2.1. Standard Paper Sizes

The following table is the list of the paper sizes supported by this printer driver.

Built-in paper sizes Width Length

51 mm x 200 mm 51 mm 200 mm
51 mm x Receipt 51 mm 3,000 mm
72 mm x 200 mm 72 mm 200 mm
72 mm x Receipt 72 mm 3,000 mm
8.5 inch
Star Thermal 3inch x Letter 11 inch
(Printable area is 72 mm)
210 mm
Star Thermal 80mm x A4 297 mm
(Printable area is 72 mm)

The paper width is set as printable area.

For example, if you use 80 mm width roll paper, set paper size to 72 mm.

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3.2.2. User-Defined Paper Size

Follow the steps below to specify a user-defined paper size using a Windows standard function.
(1) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.
(2) Select a target printer, and click "Print Server Properties".
(3) Click the "Forms" tab.
(4) Check the "Create a new form" checkbox.
(5) Change the name currently displayed in the ‘Form name’ field, and specify a new name.
(6) Select the units of measurements (either Metric or English) in the ‘Form description’ field.
Then, enter the desired value in "Width" and "Height" under Paper size.
(7) Click “Save Form”. Click “OK” to close the window.

Notes:
The allowable paper sizes are as follows.
A user-defined paper size must be created in the range shown below.
Paper width: 25.4 to 72mm
Paper length: 25.4 to 3,276mm

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3.3. Device Font Usage

This driver supports various device fonts.
Printer fonts provide some font sizes, enabling clearer printing than for the TrueType font. Using
barcode and 2D code fonts allow you to generate and print barcodes and 2D codes of various standards
and sizes you entered. Using a control font also allows you to embed a character-base command into a
print job, enabling a printer control.

The table below shows a list of device fonts supported by this printer driver.
To use a device font, specify the correct font and font size (point) at formatting of your application. In
Microsoft Word or Excel, specify height "24 pixels = 8.5 points".

Width Height Number of

Device Font Name digits, 72 mm Details
(Pixels) (Pixels)
(576 dots)
Printer font
Printer 7cpi 30 24 19
(ANK font A)
Printer 7cpi Tall 30 48 19
Printer 8cpi 26 24 22
Printer 8cpi Tail 26 48 22
Printer 8.5cpi 24 24 24
Printer 8.5cpi Tail 24 48 24
Printer 14cpi 15 24 38
Printer 14cpi Tail 15 48 38
Printer 16cpi 13 24 44
Printer 16cpi Tail 13 48 44
Printer 17cpi 12 24 48
Printer 17cpi Tail 12 48 48
Printer 7cpi (RED) 30 24 19
Printer 7cpi Tail (RED) 30 48 19
Printer 8cpi (RED) 26 24 22
Printer 8cpi Tail (RED) 26 48 22
Printer 8.5cpi (RED) 24 24 24
Printer 8.5cpi Tail (RED) 24 48 24
Printer 14cpi (RED) 15 24 38
Printer 14cpi Tail (RED) 15 48 38
Printer 16cpi (RED) 13 24 44
Printer 16cpi Tail (RED) 13 48 44
Printer 17cpi (RED) 12 24 48
Printer 17cpi Tail (RED) 12 48 48

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Width Height Number of

Device Font Name digits, 72 mm Details
(Pixels) (Pixels)
(576 dots)
Printer font
Printer Front B 8.5cpi 24 24 24
(ANK font B)
Printer Front B 8.5cpi Tall 24 48 24
Printer Front B 10cpi 20 24 28
Printer Front B 10cpi Tall 20 48 28
Printer Front B 11cpi 18 24 32
Printer Front B 11cpi Tall 18 48 32
Printer Front B 17cpi 12 24 48
Printer Front B 17cpi Tall 12 48 48
Printer Front B 20cpi 10 24 57
Printer Front B 20cpi Tall 10 48 57
Printer Front B 22.5cpi 9 24 64
Printer Front B 22.5cpi Tall 9 48 64
Printer Front B 8.5cpi (RED) 24 24 24
Printer Front B 8.5cpi Tall (RED) 24 48 24
Printer Front B 10cpi (RED) 20 24 28
Printer Front B 10cpi Tall (RED) 20 48 28
Printer Front B 11cpi (RED) 18 24 32
Printer Front B 11cpi Tall (RED) 18 48 32
Printer Front B 17cpi (RED) 12 24 48
Printer Front B 17cpi Tall (RED) 12 48 48
Printer Front B 20cpi (RED) 10 24 57
Printer Front B 20cpi Tall (RED) 10 48 57
Printer Front B 22.5cpi (RED) 9 24 64
Printer Front B 22.5cpi Tall (RED) 9 48 64

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Digit number
Width Height
Device Font Name 72 mm Details
(Pixels) (Pixels)
(576 dots)
Control 12 24 48
Device control font
ESC_FONT 1 24 576
UPC-E 12 24 48
UPC-A 12 24 48
JAN/EAN-8 12 24 48
JAN/EAN-13 12 24 48 Barcode device font
CODE39 12 24 48
ITF 12 24 48
NW-7 (Codaber) 12 24 48
QR_CNTL 1 24 576
PDF417 1 24 576
DATA1 1 24 576 2D code font
DATA2 1 24 576
DATA3 1 24 576

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3.4. Control Font Usage

The Control device font is used to provide for control within the span of a single document.
This font is not used for character printing.

3.4.1. Control Font list

The following table is the list of the supported control device fonts.

Character Function
A Open cash drawer 1 for 50 mSec.
B Open cash drawer 1 for 100 mSec.
C Open cash drawer 1 for 150 mSec.
D Open cash drawer 1 for 200 mSec.
E Open cash drawer 1 for 250 mSec.
d Open cash drawer 2 for 200 mSec.
6 LF
7 CR
F Full Cut
P Partial Cut
a Set Left Alignment
b Set Center Alignment
c Set Right Alignment
e Set 3mm line feed spacing (1/8 inch)
f Set 4mm line feed spacing (1/6 inch)
g Select USA international character set
h Select France international character set
i Select Germany international character set
j Select England international character set
k Select Denmark I international character set
l Select Sweden international character set
m Select Italy international character set
n Select Spain I international character set
o Select Japan international character set
p Select Norway international character set
q Select Denmark II international character set
r Select Spain II international character set
s Select Latin America international character set
t Select turn over printing
u Cancel turn over printing

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Character Function
v Select the customer display
w Deselect the customer display
x Clear the customer display

Notes:
The settings above will be ignored if a specified control character is not supported by the
printer.

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3.4.2. Control Font Usage

Usage of the Control font must be done as follows:

- Select Control Font

1. Choose the control font from

your editor’s font menu.

- Input Control Font

2. Enter the characters for the printer actions

which you want to use.
The specified function is performed by
printing.

Example;
Enter ‘A’: Open cash drawer 1 for 50 mSec.
Enter ‘P’: Partial Cut

Please set the control font's character size to the standard value (8.5 points).

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3.5. Barcode Font

After printing Barcode, small characters are printed under barcode. But the barcode image data is not
displayed.
This action is only available when Print mode option is set to Line mode.
On Raster Mode, this setting is not available.

3.5.1. Barcode Font List

The following table is the lists of the supported barcode device fonts and usable characters.

Barcode Type Number of Characters Character Set

UPC-E 12 0-9
UPC-A 12 0-9
JAN/EAN-8 8 0-9
JAN/EAN-13 13 0-9
CODE39 1 or more 0-9
-, ., <SP>, $, /, +, %
A-Z
Start / Stop: *
ITF 1 or more (even) 0-9
NW-7 (Codabar) 1 or more 0-9
-, $, :, /, ., +
A-D
* It is unnecessary to input Start and stop code since they are entered automatically.

3.5.2. Enter the Barcode font

Enter the barcode font character ‘z’ to terminate the barcode.

Example:
Using the CODE39 device font, enter as follows;
apABCDE67890z a p ABCDE67890 z
Input data
Terminate Barcode

Barcode Data

Single letter height code

Single letter width parameter

Each parameter refers to the list of Barcode font parameter on the next page.

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Barcode Device Font Parameter

Function
Character
for Barcode UPC-E, UPC-A, Details
CODE39
printing JAN/EAN-8, ITF
NW-7
JAN/EAN-13
a 2 dot 2 dot (6) 2 dot (5) Minimum module width
b 3 dot 3 dot (9) 4 dot (10) Minimum module width
c 4 dot 4 dot (12) 6 dot (15) Minimum module width
d N/A 2 dot (5) 2 dot (4) Minimum module width
e N/A 3 dot (8) 4 dot (8) Minimum module width
f N/A 4 dot (10) 6 dot (12) Minimum module width
g N/A 2 dot (4) 2 dot (6) Minimum module width
h N/A 3 dot (6) 3 dot (9) Minimum module width
i N/A 4 dot (8) 4 dot (12) Minimum module width

o heght: 32 dot (4 mm)

p heght: 64 dot (8 mm)
q heght: 96 dot (12 mm)
r heght: 128 dot (16 mm)
s heght: 160 dot (20 mm)
t heght: 192 dot (24 mm)
u heght: 224 dot (28 mm)
v heght: 255 dot (31.9 mm)

z Terminate Code (1Eh)

N/A = Not available

() numeral is dots for wide width.

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3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage

Usage of the Barcode device font must be done as follows:

- Select Barcode Font

1. Choose the barcode device font from

your editor’s menu

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- Input Barcode font

2. Input code.

The specified function is performed by

printing.

<Print result sample>

Please set the barcode device font's character size to the standard value (8.5 points).

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3.6. 2D Code Printing Function (2D Code Fonts)

The 2D code printing function performs QR code or PDF417 printing using device fonts supported in this
driver.
QR code or PDF417 printing is realized with a combination of 2D code fonts
(”QR_CNTL”, ”PDF417”, ”DATA1”, ”DATA2”, and ”DATA3”) and control fonts (”ESC_FONT”
and ”ESC_FONT_KANJI”).

Each Font Function as follows;

Device Font
Function Details Memo
Name
Setting Output commands for QR
QR_CNTL
QR commands printing.
Setting
Output commands for PDF417
PDF417 PDF417 printing.
commands
DATA1 \x20 - \x7F replace \x00 - \x5F
Output \x00 -\xFF
DATA2 \x20 - \x7F replace \x60 - \xBF
Setting is possible.
DATA3 2D code data \x20 - \x5F replace \xC0 - \xFF
Output \x20 -\x7F
ESC_FONT Output \x20 - \x7F
is possible.

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3.6.1. Entering a 2D Code Font (QR Code)

Follow the steps below to describe a QR code.

(1) 2D code type setting

Only describe the parameters to be changed because the default value is set to each setting item.

(2) 2D code data setting

Describe parameters and 2D code data following a 2D code data setting command.

(3) Obtaining 2D code expansion information (Option)

An error notification will be returned if any inconsistencies are detected in the settings made in
steps (1) and (2).

(4) 2D code printing

For information about commands, refer to the separate manual, “STAR Line Mode Command
Specifications".

Example: When generating a 2D code of "012345ABCD " with a QR code (correction rate: 25%):

Description data: E2A0* 012345ABCDP

Description character Setting font Meaning

(1) ‘E2’ QR_CNTL Sets to correct errors level Q (25%).
(2) ‘AO’ QR_CNTL QR Code data setting (Automatic data analysis)
(2) ‘*’ DATA1 QR Code data setting parameter
A = ￥x0A = ‘*’ *１
(2) ‘ ’ DATA1 QR Code data setting parameter
0 = ￥x00 = ‘ ‘ (Space character) *1
(2) ‘012345ABCD’ ESC_FONT 2D code data
(4) ‘P’ QR_CNTL QR code printing

*1 Describe "0A", which indicates the number of bytes (10 bytes) of 2D code data in hexadecimal
notation, in the low-order byte (A) and high-order byte (0) respectively.
Printing result:

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3.6.2. 2D Code Command Setting Font

QR code setting fonts (QR_CNTL)
QR_CNTL Fonts Function Output Code
0 Use for Parameter \x00
1 Use for Parameter \x01
2 Use for Parameter \x02
3 Use for Parameter \x03
4 Use for Parameter \x04
5 Use for Parameter \x05
6 Use for Parameter \x06
7 Use for Parameter \x07
8 Use for Parameter \x08
9 Use for Parameter \x09
M Set model of QR code \x1b\x1dyS0
M1 Set model of QR code: Model 1 \x1b\x1dyS0\x01
M2 Set model of QR code: Model 2 \x1b\x1dyS0\x02
E Set up correct errors level \x1b\x1dyS1
Correct errors level L
* El (E0) \x1b\x1dyS1\x00
(correction rate: 7%)
Correct errors level M
* Em (E1) \x1b\x1dyS1\x01
(correction rate: 15%)
Correct errors level Q
* Eq (E2) \x1b\x1dyS1\x02
(correction rate: 25%)
Correct errors level H
* Eh (E3) \x1b\x1dyS1\x03
(correction rate: 30%)
S1~S8 Set module size (unit: dot) \x1b\x1dyS2 (\x01~08)
QR code data setting
A0 \x1b\x1dyD1\x00
(automatic data analysis)
QR code data setting
B \x1b\x1dyD2
(manual data analysis)
P Print QR code data \x1b\x1dyP
*) The correct errors level can also be set using the correction rate enclosed by parentheses ().

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PDF417 setting fonts (PDF417)

Character Function Driver-output code

Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
0 \x00
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
1 \x01
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
2 \x02
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
3 \x03
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
4 \x04
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
5 \x05
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
6 \x06
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
7 \x07
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
8 \x08
command
Used for parameter of each PDF417 setting
9 \x09
command
S Specifies the PDF417 code size. \x1b\x1dxS0

E Specifies the PDF417 security level (ECC). \x1b\x1dxS1

Specifies the X-direction size of the PDF417
M \x1b\x1dxS2
module.
Specifies the aspect ratio of the PDF417
A \x1b\x1dxS1
module.
D Specifies PDF417 code data. \x1b\x1dxS3

P Prints a PDF417 code. \x1b\x1dxP

Obtains PDF417 code expansion
I \x1b\x1dx1
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3.6.3. 2D Code Data Setting Font (DATA1, DATA2, DATA3, ESC_FONT)

Input Data Output Data

On applications (Word, VB, etc),
Output code for printer
user specified characters
Character Code ESC_FONT DATA1 DATA2 DATA3
<SP> \x20 \x20 \x00 \x60 \xC0
! \x21 \x21 \x01 \x61 \xC1
“ \x22 \x22 \x02 \x62 \xC2
# \x23 \x23 \x03 \x63 \xC3
$ \x24 \x24 \x04 \x64 \xC4
% \x25 \x25 \x05 \x65 \xC5
& \x26 \x26 \x06 \x66 \xC6
‘ \x27 \x27 \x07 \x67 \xC7
( \x28 \x28 \x08 \x68 \xC8
) \x29 \x29 \x09 \x69 \xC9
* \x2A \x2A \x0A \x6A \xCA
+ \x2B \x2B \x0B \x6B \xCB
, \x2C \x2C \x0C \x6C \xCC
- \x2D \x2D \x0D \x6D \xCD
. \x2E \x2E \x0E \x6E \xCE
/ \x2F \x2F \x0F \x6F \xCF
0 \x30 \x30 \x10 \x70 \xD0
1 \x31 \x31 \x11 \x71 \xD1
2 \x32 \x32 \x12 \x72 \xD2
3 \x33 \x33 \x13 \x73 \xD3
4 \x34 \x34 \x14 \x74 \xD4
5 \x35 \x35 \x15 \x75 \xD5
6 \x36 \x36 \x16 \x76 \xD6
7 \x37 \x37 \x17 \x77 \xD7
8 \x38 \x38 \x18 \x78 \xD8
9 \x39 \x39 \x19 \x79 \xD9
: \x3A \x3A \x1A \x7A \xDA
; \x3B \x3B \x1B \x7B \xDB
< \x3C \x3C \x1C \x7C \xDC
= \x3D \x3D \x1D \x7D \xDD
> \x3E \x3E \x1E \x7E \xDE
? \x3F \x3F \x1F \x7F \xDF
@ \x40 \x40 \x20 \x80 \xE0
A \x41 \x41 \x21 \x81 \xE1
B \x42 \x42 \x22 \x82 \xE2
C \x43 \x43 \x23 \x83 \xE3
D \x44 \x44 \x24 \x84 \xE4
E \x45 \x45 \x25 \x85 \xE5
F \x46 \x46 \x26 \x86 \xE6
G \x47 \x47 \x27 \x87 \xE7
H \x48 \x48 \x28 \x88 \xE8
I \x49 \x49 \x29 \x89 \xE9
J \x4A \x4A \x2A \x8A \xEA
K \x4B \x4B \x2B \x8B \xEB
L \x4C \x4C \x2C \x8C \xEC

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Input Data Output Data

On applications (Word, VB, etc),
Output code for printer
user specified characters
Character Code ESC_FONT DATA1 DATA2 DATA3
M \x4D \x4D \x2D \x8D \xED
N \x4E \x4E \x2E \x8E \xEE
O \x4F \x4F \x2F \x8F \xEF
P \x50 \x50 \x30 \x90 \xF0
Q \x51 \x51 \x31 \x91 \xF1
R \x52 \x52 \x32 \x92 \xF2
S \x53 \x53 \x33 \x93 \xF3
T \x54 \x54 \x34 \x94 \xF4
U \x55 \x55 \x35 \x95 \xF5
V \x56 \x56 \x36 \x96 \xF6
W \x57 \x57 \x37 \x97 \xF7
X \x58 \x58 \x38 \x98 \xF8
Y \x59 \x59 \x39 \x99 \xF9
Z \x5A \x5A \x3A \x9A \xFA
[ \x5B \x5B \x3B \x9B \xFB
\ \x5C \x5C \x3C \x9C \xFC
] \x5D \x5D \x3D \x9D \xFD
^ \x5E \x5E \x3E \x9E \xFE
_ \x5F \x5F \x3F \x9F \xFF
` \x60 \x60 \x40 \xA0 -
a \x61 \x61 \x41 \xA1 -
b \x62 \x62 \x42 \xA2 -
c \x63 \x63 \x43 \xA3 -
d \x64 \x64 \x44 \xA4 -
e \x65 \x65 \x45 \xA5 -
f \x66 \x66 \x46 \xA6 -
g \x67 \x67 \x47 \xA7 -
h \x68 \x68 \x48 \xA8 -
i \x69 \x69 \x49 \xA9 -
j \x6A \x6A \x4A \xAA -
k \x6B \x6B \x4B \xAB -
l \x6C \x6C \x4C \xAC -
m \x6D \x6D \x4D \xAD -
n \x6E \x6E \x4E \xAE -
o \x6F \x6F \x4F \xAF -
p \x70 \x70 \x50 \xB0 -
q \x71 \x71 \x51 \xB1 -
r \x72 \x72 \x52 \xB2 -
s \x73 \x73 \x53 \xB3 -
t \x74 \x74 \x54 \xB4 -
u \x75 \x75 \x55 \xB5 -
v \x76 \x76 \x56 \xB6 -
w \x77 \x77 \x57 \xB7 -
x \x78 \x78 \x58 \xB8 -
y \x79 \x79 \x59 \xB9 -
z \x7A \x7A \x5A \xBA -
{ \x7B \x7B \x5B \xBB -
| \x7C \x7C \x5C \xBC -
} \x7D \x7D \x5D \xBD -

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Input Data Output Data

On applications (Word, VB, etc),
Output code for printer
user specified characters
Character Code ESC_FONT DATA1 DATA2 DATA3
~ \x7E \x7E \x5E \xBE -
. \x7F \x7F \x5F \xBF -
* Cannot be entered using a character.

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3.6.4. 2D Code Font Usage

QR code can be specified up to 500 bytes. (It includes input data and punctuated marks in 500bytes.)
Sample programs of Visual Basic using 2D code is as follows;

QR Code Print Sample1:

Private Sub Command1_Click()

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi Tall
Printer.Print "QR Code Test Print for VB 6.0"

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi"

Printer.Print
Printer.Print "DATA:"
Printer.Print "http://www.star-m.jp/"
Printer.Print
Printer.Print "QR code:";

Printer.Font.Name = "QR_CNTL" ' QR_CNTL font setting

Printer.Print "M2"; ' Bar code model setting
Printer.Print "Em"; ' Error correction level setting (correction rate: 15%)
Printer.Print "S3" ' Module size setting (size: 3 dot)

Printer.Print "B1"; ' Bar code data setting (manual data analysis) + number of blocks
Printer.Print "2"; ' Alphanumeric characters (data type)

Printer.Font.Name = "DATA1" ' DATA1 = 0x0000 - 0x005F

Printer.Print Chr(&H35); ' Change 0x35 → 0x15, 0x20 → 0x0
Printer.Print Chr(&H20); ' Number of bytes: 21 (0x15) + 0 (0x0) = 21 bytes

Printer.Font.Name = "ESC_FONT" ' ESC_FONT = 0x0020 - 0x007F

Printer.Print "http://www.star-m.jp/"; ' Bar code data (21 bytes)

Printer.Font.Name = "QR_CNTL" ' QR_CNTL font setting

Printer.Print "P" ' Printed characters for bar code data

Printer.EndDoc
End Sub

When the QR code data setting is set to manual data analysis, be sure to set the number of
blocks and the entered data type.
For information on the setting method, refer to the separate manual “STAR Line Mode
Command Specifications”.

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QR Code Print Sample2:

Private Sub Command2_Click()

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi Tall"
Printer.Print "QR Code Test Print for VB 6.0"

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi"

Printer.Print
Printer.Print "DATA:"
Printer.Print "http://www.star-m.jp/"
Printer.Print
Printer.Print "QR code:";

Printer.Font.Name = "QR_CNTL" ' QR_CNTL font setting

Printer.Print "M1"; ' Bar code model setting
Printer.Print "Eq"; ' Error correction level setting (correction rate: 25%)
Printer.Print "S7" ' Module size setting (size: 7 dot)

Printer.Print "A0"; ' Bar code data setting (automatic data analysis)

Printer.Font.Name = "DATA1" ' DATA1 = 0x0000 - 0x005F

Printer.Print Chr(&H35); '
Change 0x35 → 0x15, 0x20 → 0x0
Printer.Print Chr(&H20); '
Number of bytes: 21 (0x15) + 0 (0x0) = 21 bytes

Printer.Font.Name = "ESC_FONT" ' ESC_FONT = 0x0020 - 0x007F

Printer.Print "http://www.star-m.jp/"; ' Bar code data (21 bytes)

Printer.Font.Name = "QR_CNTL" ' QR_CNTL font setting

Printer.Print "P" ' Printed characters for bar code data

Printer.EndDoc
End Sub

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■ PDF417 printing - Sample 1

Private Sub Command4_Click()

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi Tall"

Printer.Print "PDF417 Test Print for VB 6.0"

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi"

Printer.Print
Printer.Print "DATA:"
Printer.Print "1234567890"
Printer.Print
Printer.Print "PDF417: ";

Printer.Font.Name = "PDF417"

Printer.Print "S023"; ' Specifies the barcode size.

Printer.Print "E3"; ' Specifies the ECC level.
Printer.Print "M3" ' Specifies the X-direction size of the PDF417 module.
Printer.Print "A3" ' Specifies the aspect ratio of the PDF417 module.
Printer.Print "D"; ' Specifies bar code data.

Printer.Font.Name = "DATA1" ' DATA1 = 0x0000 - 0x005F

Printer.Print Chr(&H2A); ' Specifies the number of barcode data bytes.
Printer.Print Chr(&H20);

Printer.Font.Name = "ESC_FONT" ' ESC_FONT = 0x0020 - 0x007F

Printer.Print "1234567890";
Printer.Print.Name = "PDF417"

Printer.Print "P" ' Prints bar code data.

Printer.EndDoc
End Sub

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■ PDF417 printing - Sample 2

Private Sub Command5_Click()

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi Tall"

Printer.Print "PDF417 Test Print for VB 6.0"

Printer.Font.Name = "Printer 17cpi"

Printer.Print
Printer.Print "DATA:"
Printer.Print " http://.star-m.jp/"
Printer.Print
Printer.Print "PDF417:";

Printer.Font.Name = "PDF417"

Printer.Print "S023"; ' Specifies the barcode size.

Printer.Print "E3"; ' Specifies the ECC level.
Printer.Print "M3" ' Specifies the X-direction size of the PDF417 module.
Printer.Print "A3" ' Specifies the aspect ratio of the PDF417 module.

Printer.Print "D"; ' Specifies bar code data.

Printer.Font.Name = "DATA1" ' DATA1 = 0x0000 - 0x005F

Printer.Print Chr(&H31); ' Specifies the number of barcode data bytes.
Printer.Print Chr(&H20);

Printer.Font.Name = "ESC_FONT" ' ESC_FONT = 0x0020 - 0x007F

Printer.Print "http://.star-m.jp/";

Printer.Print.Name = "PDF417"

Printer.Print "P" ' Prints bar code data.

Printer.EndDoc
End Sub

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3.7. 2-Tone Color Printing and Paper Type Settings

This driver supports two-tone color printing.
To perform two-tone color printing and use special paper, load the appropriate thermal paper in the printer,
and configure the following setting.

(1) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.

(2) Right-click on the icon of the target printer queue, and select “Printing preferences” in the
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(3) When the “Printing Preferences ... ” window opens, click the “Paper/Quality” tab. Then, select the
type of paper that suits the print color that has been specified.

Paper Type and Print Color Configuration Window

Select paper
type

Specify print
color

For normal gray scale printing

For gray scale printing on normal thermal paper, select the following:
Media : Select “normal type paper”
Color : Select “black and white” check button

For two-tone color printing

For color printing on two-tone thermal paper, select the following:
Media : Select “2 color paper”
Color : Select “color” check button

For printing on special paper

When you need to print darker than normal gray scale, or use special paper such as high image stability
paper, select the following:
Media : Select “high image stability paper”
Color : Select “black and white” check button

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4. TSP100 Configuration Application

The TSP100 configuration application lets you control the look and content of printed receipts.
You can set up separate configurations for Star Line mode and for ESC/POS mode.

Notes:
TSP100 configuration application settings require computer administrator privileges.

There are the following two methods to launch the TSP100 configuration application.

● Using the Windows Start menu

Select “Programs, All Programs or All Apps” - “StarMicronics” - “Configuration Utility TSP100”,
and proceed to step (4).

● Using Properties of the printer

(1) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.
(2) Right-click on the icon of the target printer queue. Then, in the pull-down menu, select “Printer
Properties”.

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(3) Click “Launch Configuration Application” in the "TSP100 Config" tab.

(4) The "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".
(5) When the LAN and Bluetooth functions are installed with the standard setup, if an avaliable printer is not
found, the following window will appear.
When using the TSP100LAN / Bluetooth series printer, click "OK" to start the LAN/Bluetooth setting
tool, and add the required printer, referring to "1.3 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW)" , "1.4 Adding a
Printer (TSP100IIILAN)" or "1.5 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)".
When using a USB printer, click “Cancel” to stop the procedure, and add the required printer, referring to
"1.2 Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)".

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(6) If the application is launched from the Start menu while there are multiple available printer queues, the
following window will appear. Select a target printer, and click “OK”.
If the LAN and Bluetooth functions are installed, you can select the "Add TSP100 LAN/Bluetooth"
checkbox to start the TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool.

(7) Select a target emulation, and click “OK”.

(8) The "TSP100 Configuration" window will be opened.

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IMPORTANT: After changing any setting in the "TSP100 Configuration" window, be sure to
click “Apply Changes”.
The changed setting is enabled by clicking “Apply Changes”.

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4.1. Menu Functions

The menu bar in the “TSP100 Configuration” contains the “File”, “View”, “ECO”, “Management” and
“Help” menus. Each menu is explained on the following pages.

4.1.1. File

1. Export
The settings made using the “TSP Configuration” can be saved. The settings are saved as a file
with an “.xml” extension.

2. Import
Previously saved settings made using the “TSP Configuration” can be imported. Import the file
with the “.xml” extension, and then click “Apply”.

Note:
1. The settings for the Star Line mode and ESC/POS mode are saved separately. When
importing the settings, confirm the selected mode, and then import the setting file.
2. The following settings made using the “TSP Configuration” cannot be imported or exported.
• Star Cloud Services
• OPOS
• JavaPOS
• Serial ports
• Virtual TCP/IC port
• Settings in “3. Windows Printer Driver Usage”

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When importing data using an operating system or user different from that for exporting data,
execute the following steps to use the HexDump mode, ECO settings - on-demand function, and
journal function.

 HexDump Mode
1. Change the folder where to save data in the HexDump mode setting window.
2. Click “Set”.

 ECO settings - on-demand function

1. In the ECO Settings window, clear the "Enable on demand" checkbox once.
2. Select the "Enable on demand" checkbox again.
3. Click “Apply Changes”.

 Journal function
1. In the Journal and Multi-Copy window, clear the "Enable Journal" checkbox once.
2. Select the "Enable Journal" checkbox again.
3. Click “Apply Changes”.

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3. HexDump Mode
All of the data transmitted to the printer from the computer is printed or output as a file using
hexadecimal code.
The data transmitted to the printer can be checked for correctness and the causes of errors can be
investigated.

 Print [Dump Data]

All of the data transmitted to the printer from the computer is printed using hexadecimal code.
 Output Dump Data to File
All of the data transmitted to the printer from the computer is output as hexadecimal binary data
in a file to the specified folder.

Note: To apply the setting, click “Set”, and then click “Set” in the utility screen.

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4.1.2. View

1. List display/Icon display

The setting items for the “TSP Configuration” can be displayed as a list or as icons.

2. Language selection
The display language can be selected.
STEP 1:
On the “View” menu, select “Language selection” to display the list of available languages.

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STEP 2:
Select the language, and then click “Select”.

STEP 3:
Click “Select”, and then temporarily close the “TSP Configuration”. By opening the “TSP
Configuration” again, the selected language will be displayed.

Note: If the characters are corrupted, change the settings in the Advanced tab in Regional
Options in Control Panel in Windows.

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4.1.3. ECO
When using the printer with the ECO settings, the percentage of paper saved can be confirmed by
enabling this function.

1. ECO indicator setting

Select "Enabled" checkbox in the "ECO Indicator" window to start measurement.

2. Check the result.

After printing, open the "ECO Indicator" window again to check the result.

3. Clear the accumulated result.

Click “Clear” to clear the accumulated result.

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4.1.4. Management

(1) Log output settings

This is used to record logs and identify causes when communication errors occur.

(2) Clone Serial Number Settings << TSP100IIIW / TSP100IIILAN only >>
If the clone serial number is set for the printer, the clone serial number is treated as the product serial
number by the printer's system that identifies it using the product serial number.

If you change the printer due to a repair, etc, the printer can be recognized on the system as being the
same as the previous printer by setting the clone serial number as a replacement printer.

Clone Serial Number:

- Supported characters are: “a“ - “z”, “A" - “Z”, and “0“ - “9”.
- A maximum of 16 characters can be used.

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(3) Printer Connection Settings << TSP100IIIBI only>>

If you enable the "Always enabled" setting, the printer will remain constantly connected.
Because the processing of port-open and port-close for each printing process is no longer required,
the time until the printer starts printing will be reduced.

If the following conditions all apply, it is recommended to use this setting.

-You are using the printer and the host device as a pair.
-You are using a Windows driver.
-You want to reduce the time before the printer starts printing.

Notes:
• If the "Always enabled" setting is enabled, you cannot connect from another device.
If you are using an operating system other than Windows and are connecting from multiple
devices, disable the "Always enabled" setting.
• If the "Always enabled" setting is enabled, you cannot use an application other than
futurePRNT even with the same device.
Available:
- Printing via a Windows printer driver, OPOS, JavaPOS and Serial Ports.
Unavailable:
- [Configuration] and [Check Connection] in the TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool
screen.
- Communication with a printer that used StarIO.

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4.1.5. Help

The software version can be confirmed using the “Help” menu.

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4.2. Information
The Information window displays device information of the printer to be configured.

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4.3. General Settings

Click the "General Settings" tab in the left pane of the window.

When the printer driver is used for printing, text and line spacing settings are available only
when device fonts are used.

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4.3.1. Default Text Settings

■ Zero Style

The default zero style is "Standard".

Selects whether the printer prints zeros in non-slashed form or slashed form. Select either “Standard”
(O) or “Slashed” (Ø).

■ International Character Set

The default international character set is "USA".

Changing the international character set will change certain characters in the character table to match
those characters fitting the selected location. Typically the changes are accented characters and
currency symbols.

■ Code Page

The default code page is "Normal" in the Star Line mode and " ESC/POS 437(USA,std. Europe)" in
the ESC/POS mode.
Changing the code page offers additional special characters specific to each of the specified languages.

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■ Character Encoding

The default character encoding is "Single Byte Characters".

Selects the character encoding used by the printer. You can select either single-byte encoding (common
for all non-Asian languages) or any of the four available double-byte encodings (for the corresponding
Asian languages).

■ Font Type <ESC/POS mode only>

Standard: (the default): Selects the standard font.
Large: Selects a rounder, bulkier-looking font.

If "Large" is specified for "Font type", a larger text is created based on a font design, and it
looks a little tight because the character space is the same as for the standard font type.

■ Character space (Right) <ESC/POS mode only>

0 (the default) to 3 dots
Use this feature to add extra space (in dot units) to the right of each character. Extra spacing may
improve appearance when you are using the Large font type.

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4.3.2. Default Print Settings

■ Line Spacing

The default line spacing is "4 mm".

If the spacing is set to 4 mm (the initial setting), the printer will add a 1-mm line space between each 3-mm-
tall line of characters. If the spacing is set to 3 mm, the added spacing is omitted and receipts are
correspondingly shorter. But note that the shorter receipts may be harder to read.

■ Print Density

Adjusting the print density allows for adjustment in the level of contrast to compensate for the different
levels of sensitivity of different types and grades of thermal paper. The recommended setting is 100%
(Default).

■ Print Speed

Depending on the application, it may be desirable to slow down the speed of printing. This is typically done
to adjust the quality of print based on the grade and type of paper used. The recommended settings for most
cases “High” (Default).

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■ Print Width

The print width should be set according to the size of paper used. The default (recommended print
width) is 72 mm.The standard default print width is 72 mm, which provides 4-mm margins on both
sides of 80-mm paper. The 51-mm print width setting is appropriate if you are using the optional 58-
mm paper supported by the TSP100 futurePRNT.

Notes:The print width is automatically changed to fit the paper width specified at addition of the
OPOS POS printer.
After changed automatically, do not adjust the print width manually.

■ Automatic Retry

If a printing error occurs while "Automatic Retry" is set to "Enable", the sent data is resent from the
beginning.
Retry processing is repeated up to five times.

Note:
1 If "Automatic Retry" is set to "Disabled", the ETB command is enabled in the application
side. However, check that the ETB is returned for one job before sending the next print
data. If print data is sent simultaneously from multiple PCs, the ETB will not be
guaranteed.
2 In the ESC/POS mode, the ETB command is not available even if "Automatic Retry" is
disabled.
3 The automatic retry function is not available for OPOS, JavaPOS, virtual serial port, and
virtual TCP/IP port.

■ Characters/Line (font A) <ESC/POS mode only>

42 char. (default): The standard for ESC/POS mode.
48 char.: The standard for Star Line mode.

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■ Resolution Pitch <ESC/POS mode only>

Star Line standard: Uses Star Line mode’s standard resolution. (Characters are smaller than on true
ESC/POS printers, so the printer receipt is smaller and the right margin is larger.)
ESC/POS compatible (default): Margins and line widths are the same as on a typical ESC/POS
printer. (Characters are the same size as with Star Line standard, but padding is added so that printer
area occupies the same area as on a true EPSON/POS printer.)

Using this function, you can use legacy software solutions with no change.
If "Star standard" is selected, the pitch value is not adjusted.

■ Block Print Start Timing <TSP100IIIBI mode only>

The default line spacing is "Detect Page End".

If you select "Detect Page End", the printer receives 1 page of data, and then starts printing. This is
suited to printing receipts that include images (logos, etc).

If "Detect Line End" is selected, because the printer receives 1 line of data and then starts printing, the
time until the printer starts printing can be reduced. This is suited to printing receipts that include text
data only. A white line may be included when printing receipts that include images (logos, etc).

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4.4. Star Cloud Services

Click the Star Cloud Services tab on the left side of the dialog box.

To use the Star Cloud Services, it is required to register a Star Cloud Services account in advance.
Please click “Here” for details.

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4.4.1. Device Registration

Register the device (futurePRNT series printer queue) using your registered Star Cloud Services account.
Once you have registered the device, you can use the service of uploading print data to the cloud server and
manage the registered device from the Star Cloud Services dashboard.

(1) Enter the username and the password of your registered Star Cloud Services account and click
“Register Device”.

(2) The following dialog appears. Click OK.

(3) When the device is registered successfully, the account information of the connected Star Cloud
Services appears.
You can change the device name by connecting the dashboard with the registered account from
“Connect to Dashboard Website”. When the device name is changed, click to update the device
information on the screen.

Note: To change the account used for the device registration, please uninstall the driver utility and re-
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4.4.2. Setting of Registration

When “Print Data Upload” is checked, the QR code is added on the receipt and the data of printed receipt is
uploaded on the Star Cloud Server.
The print size of QR code can be specified.

Print Sample)

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”Iinformation logo + QR code” or “only QR code” can be set to print without printing the normal receipt
data uploaded to the Star Cloud using the Micro Receipt function.

In addition, when "On demand : Information + QR code" or "On demand : QR code" is selected, you can
choose to execute or cancel the micro receipt function for each receipt printing. When “Normal Receipt” is
selected, execution of Micro Receipt is canceled, the QR code is added on the receipt and the data of printed
receipt is uploaded on the Star Cloud Server.

Information + QR code Only QR code

On demand : Information + QR code On demand : QR code

Micro Receipt cannot be used when on demand function of ECO Settings is enabled.

Note: To upload data on the Star Cloud Server, the host device must be connected to the network.
Please note that data may not be uploaded on the Star Cloud Server even though a QR code is
added on the receipt depending on the condition of network connection.

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4.5. ECO Settings

Click the ECO Settings tab on the left side of the dialog box.

The contents displayed differ depending on the connected model.

4.5.1. Auto Reduction Setting

This function reduces the overall size of the printing.

However, to prevent any scanning errors, the size of printed barcodes is not reduced even if the
reduction settings are selected.

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■ Paper width used

The default setting is “80mm (Do Not Compress)”.

By changing the setting to 80mm->58mm, the printing area is compressed widthwise so that 58 mm
width roll paper can be used instead of 80 mm width roll paper.

1) If the printing width is set to 51 mm using General Settings in the configuration utility, the
80mm->58mm setting in Paper width used is disabled.
2) When Paper width used is set to 80mm->58mm, the barcode will be aligned on the left margin
of the paper when printed. If the printed barcode will be wider than 80mm->58mm, the
barcode data will not be printed.

■ Receipt length reduction <TSP100ECO, TSP100IIIU>

The default setting is Original (no reduction).

The printing area can be compressed 50% reduction or 25% reduction lengthwise.

Because the size of printed barcodes is not reduced even if the receipt length reduction settings
are selected, the receipt length will be longer than the length for the reduction ratio when
printing data that contains barcodes.

4.5.2. Top Margin to First Line <TSP100ECO only>

The length from the leading edge of the paper to the first line of printing can be specified.

The default setting is 3mm.

We recommend 3 mm as being effective for the ECO function; however, backward feeding is
carried out for each cut operation when 10 mm or fewer is specified. To reduce the printing time,
set to 11 mm.

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4.5.3. On demand
This function reduces the amount of paper wasted on unnecessary printings by prompting the user to select
whether or not to print the data.

On demand function (Print receipt or not) cannot be used when Micro Receipt function of Ster
Cloud Services is enabled.

■ Enable on demand
To enable the on demand function, select the check box. When the on demand function is enabled, the
following confirmation dialog box will appear each time data is sent from the computer to the printer.

When YES is clicked, the data will be printed.

When NO is clicked, the printing will be canceled.
Normally, the confirmation dialog box appears before the data is printed. However, in rare
cases, the confirmation dialog box may not appear, the dialog box may appear after the data is
printed, or other problems with the operation of the function may occur. If any of these
problems occur, restart your computer. After restarting the computer, check that the on
demand function is enabled and that the confirmation dialog box appears at the proper time.

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■ Saving Canceled Data

When the on demand function is enabled, the data for the canceled printing can be saved or deleted.
When Don’t Save is selected, the data for the canceled printing will be deleted.
When Save is selected, the data for the canceled printing will be saved in the following folder.

<System Drive>\Star\TSP100\Ondemand

Note: When the driver utility application is updated from future PRNT CD 5.5 or earlier, the stored
data for canceled printing is transferred to the above folder.
If data has not been transferred to the above folder, please check the following folder.

Hard Disk Drive:\User\< Folder for logged-on user name >\APPData\

Roaming\Star\TSP100\Ondemand

1) To check the data saved in the folder above, perform the following setting before viewing the
data. At the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel → Folder Options, click the View tab,
and then click Show hidden files and folders.
2) The data saved in the folder is not deleted automatically regardless of the elapsed time.
Therefore, it is recommended to periodically delete any unnecessary data.

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■ View Save Data

The data for canceled printings can be viewed. In addition, to print data that was saved from a
canceled printing, perform the following procedure.
(1) Click View Save Data.

(2) The Journal tool window appears. Click “Search” to search for the saved data.

(3) Enter the date to start searching, and click “OK”.

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(4) Enter the date to end searching, and click “OK”.

This will search for the data saved in the specified period.

(5) Click the date to check data details in the preview screen.
The saved data appears. Click Print to print the data.

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Caution When using the on demand function, check the following information.
When the on demand function is enabled, the time that the confirmation dialog box appears
may vary according to the printing channel that is used.
The time that the confirmation dialog box appears for each channel is as follows:

Printer Driver Immediately after a cut

command is sent
OPOS
JavaPOS
WritePrinter API Immediately after a cut
command is sent (Refer to
Virtual Serial Port
following *1 *2)
Virtual TCP/IC Port Immediately after a cut
command is sent (Refer to
following *3)

*1) Even if the write data contains several cut commands, the last cut command is recognized
as the trigger and the confirmation dialog box appears. However, when multiple receipts
are sent in a single batch through a virtual serial port, the data will be divided
automatically for processing if it exceeds the buffer capacity. In this case, the cut
command just before the buffer becomes full is the trigger. When using a virtual serial
port, it is recommended to send the data one receipt (data + cut command) at a time.
*2) Even if the write data is sent one line at a time, the confirmation dialog box will not appear
and the data will not be printed until a cut command is received.
*3) Send print data on a page basis (data + Cut command).
Also, select “Yes” or “No” in the confirmation dialog box, and send the next print data.

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4.6. Printer Tests

The page lets you generate various sample receipt printouts.
Use this feature to test or demonstrate the TSP100 futurePRNT’s printing capabilities.

4.6.1. Test Prints

■ Default Character Set
Prints a table exhibiting the entire TSP100 futurePRNT default single byte character table.

■ Barcode Print
Prints samples of all of the TSP100 futurePRNT’s available barcodes.

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■ Print Head Test

Tests the print head by printing solid black for several lines. If this sample has vertical white lines in the
black area this can indicate that the print head requires cleaning or repair. Refer to the printer’s owner’s
manual for further instructions regarding routine maintenance.

■ Star Cloud Services

Prints the services information from Star Micronics.
More details on Star Cloud Services website: www.starcloudservices.com

4.6.2. CashDrawer/Peripheral Device Test

■ Open Cash Drawer 1
Tests cash drawer 1.
■ Open Cash Drawer 2
Tests cash drawer 2.
■ Buzzers 1 and 2 <Star Line mode only>
Clicking “Buzzer 1” or “Buzzer 2” allows you to check that each buzzer is running normally.

Notes:
The buzzer test button is available only in the Star Line mode, and it is not displayed in the
ESC/POS mode.
In the ESC/POS mode, you can click the cash drawer test button to check that the buzzer
connected to the printer sounds.

4.6.3. TSP100III Connection check

<<TSP100IIIW, TSP100IIILAN , TSP100IIIBI only>>
■ Connection check
Click [Check the connection] to check whether you can communicate with the printer. The connected
printer's LED (blue) will blink.

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4.7. OPOS Installation <Star Line mode only>

The OPOS printer driver is included with the Windows driver installation. However, before it can be used
with an OPOS application, the printer must be registered. If a cash drawer is connected to the printer, the
cash drawer must also be registered. Registration of the printer and cash drawer is accomplished through the
configuration utility.

Note: Before registering a printer or cash drawer, confirm the control object registration status.
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4.7.1. Adding a Printer

● When no control object is registered:
“Not Selected” is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.

(2) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the printer to be added, select the print width
and click “OK”.

■ 180dpi compatible mode

When 180dpi compatible mode is checked, the left and right margins are automatically
adjusted.

(3) The printer is added, and "OPOS CCO (OPOS common control object)" is selected in the ‘Control
Object Registration’ field.
Click “Apply Changes” to register the new printer device.

Notes: 1) The print width must match between the setting above and general settings (refer to "4.3.2
Print Width in General Settings"). If they do not match, the print width specified in
general settings is automatically changed to the setting above.
2) The print width can be specified only when a printer is added.
To change the selected setting value, delete the device, and re-execute the steps to add a
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● When "OPOS CCO" or "Star CO" is registered as a control object:

"OPOS CCO" or "Star CO" is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.
<When "Star CO" is selected>

(2) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the printer to be added, select the print width
and click “OK”.

■ 180dpi compatible mode

When 180dpi compatible mode is checked, the left and right margins are automatically
adjusted.

(3) A printer is added. Click “Apply Changes” to register the new printer device.

Notes: 1) The print width must match between the setting above and general settings (refer to "4.3.2.
Print Width in General Settings"). If they do not match, the print width specified in
general settings is automatically changed to the setting above.
2) The print width can be specified only when a printer is added.
To change the selected setting value, delete the device, and re-execute the steps to add a
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● When a non-Star control object is registered:

"Others" is grayed out in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.

(2) The following confirmation dialog box appears.

To register the recommended common control object (OPOS CCO), click “Yes”, and proceed to
step (3). To use a non-Star control object, click “No”, and proceed to step (4).

(3) The following confirmation dialog box appears to check with you if you want to delete the
currently registered control object.
To continue, click “Yes”.

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(4) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the printer to be added, select the print width
and click “OK”.

■ 180dpi compatible mode

When 180dpi compatible mode is checked, the left and right margins are automatically
adjusted.

(5) When the printer is added and the control object is changed to "OPOS CCO (OPOS common
control object)", "OPOS CCO" is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
Click “Apply Changes” to register the new printer device.

Notes:
1) If the Star printer is used with a non-Star control object, it may not run normally. If this
occurs, register "OPOS CCO (OPOS common control object)" we recommend.
2) The print width must match between the setting above and general settings (refer to "4.3.2.
Print Width in General Settings"). If they do not match, the print width specified in
general settings is automatically changed to the setting above.
3) The print width can be specified only when a printer is added.
To change the selected setting value, delete the device, and re-execute the steps to add a
printer.

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4.7.2. Configuring a Printer

Click “Configure” for OPOS POSPrinter to specify a logical device name for a target printer.
(1) Select a target printer, and click “Configure”.

(2) The following window appears. Click “Add New”.

The setting value is displayed only when the print width of the printer is set to 51 mm.
(3) Enter the name, and click “OK”.

This name is used to call the printer from the OPOS application.

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(4) To check the printing status in the specified range, select the "Do Checked Block Printing"
checkbox.
Click “Accept”.

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4.7.3. Adding a Cash Drawer

● When no control object is registered:
“Not Selected” is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.

(2) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the cash drawer to be added, and click “OK”.

(3) The cash drawer is added, and "OPOS CCO (OPOS common control object)" is selected in the
‘Control Object Registration’ field.
Click “Apply Changes” to register the new cash drawer.

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● When "OPOS CCO" or "Star CO" is registered as a control object:

"OPOS CCO" or "Star CO" is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.
<When "Star CO" is selected>

(2) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the cash drawer to be added
Click “OK” to add the new cash drawer.

(3) The cash drawer is added.

Click “Apply Changes” to register the new cash drawer.

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● When a non-Star control object is registered:

"Others" is grayed out in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
(1) Click “Add New”.

(2) The following confirmation dialog box appears.

To register the common control object (OPOS CCO), click “Yes”, and proceed to step (3). To use a
non-Star control object, click “No”, and proceed to step (4).

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(3) The following confirmation dialog box appears to check with you if you want to delete the
currently registered control object.
To continue, click “Yes”.

Notes: Once a control object is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

(4) The following dialog box appears. Enter the name of the cash drawer to be added.
Click “OK”.

(5) When the cash drawer is added and the control object is changed to "OPOS CCO (OPOS common
control object)", "OPOS CCO" is selected in the ‘Control Object Registration’ field.
Click “Apply Changes” to register the new cash drawer.

Notes:
If a Star cash drawer is used with a non-Star control object, it may not run normally.
If this occurs, register "OPOS CCO (OPOS common control object)" we recommend.

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4.7.4. Configuring a Cash Drawer

Click “Configure” in the OPOS CashDrawer window to specify a logical device name for a target cash
drawer.
When necessary, you can configure cash drawer operations.
(1) Select a target cash drawer, and click “Configure”.

(2) The following window appears. Click “Add New”, and enter the name.
Click “Configure” to decide the specified device name.
This name is used to call the cash drawer from the OPOS application.

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(3) Configure cash drawer operations.

■ Status
Selecting the "Status" checkbox notifies the open-close state of the cash drawer. If the "Status" checkbox
is not selected, it will not be possible to notify the open-close state of the cash drawer.

Notes:
This function is available only when the selected cash drawer supports the open-close detector
switch.
■ Active
Set this item to fit the features of the open-close detector switch of the target cash drawer.
If the open-close detector switch is opened while the cash drawer is opened, select the "Active" checkbox.
If the open-close detector switch is closed (shorted) while the cash drawer is opened, clear the "Active"
checkbox.
■ Drawer Number
Select the number of the cash drawer.
■ Activation Pulse Width
Specify the power distribution time of cash drawer 1.
■ Post Activation Pause
Specify the delay time of cash drawer 1.

For cash drawer 2, the power distribution and delay times are fixed to 200 msec.

4.7.5. Delete
The “Delete” button allows for the removal of either a POS printer device or a cash drawer. Simply select the
desired device and click the “Delete” button to remove it from the OPOS registry. A delete confirmation
dialog will be displayed before the device is actually deleted.

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4.7.6. Check Health

The “Check Health” button performs a system check to ensure that the printer is connected and working
properly under OPOS. After the initial check, a sample receipt will be printed to show the printer is printing
with its full capability.

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4.7.7. Sample Application

The sample application performs some demonstration printing but also serves to educate the operator on the
capabilities of the TSP100 futurePRNT in an OPOS application.

To begin the sample application, first select

the device from the drop-down menu. Next
follow the steps below:
1. Click “Open” to open the OPOS device.
2. Click “Claim” to claim the device for
Start the sample application’s use.
3. Click “DeviceEnabled (True)” to enable
the device for printing.

Sample print Click any or all of the following buttons to

print the respective sample:
OPOS Properties Print – Prints a list of the
available OPOS properties and whether or
not they are supported by the TSP100
End futurePRNT.

OPOS CharacterSet Print – Prints tables of

each of the available OPOS character sets.

OPOS Methods Print – Prints a list of the

supported OPOS methods.

OPOS ESC Sequences Print – Prints a list

(with examples) of the supported ESC
sequences.

Sample Print – Prints a sample of the

typical point of sale receipt.
To exit the sample application, follow the
steps below:
1. Click “DeviceEnabled (False)” to
disable the device in the application.
2. Click “Release” to make the device
available to other OPOS applications.
3. Click “Close” to close the connection
between the sample application and
OPOS.
Finally, click “Exit” to close the sample
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4.8. JavaPOS™ Installation <Star Line mode only>

The JavaPOS printer driver is included with the Windows driver installation. However, before it can
be used with a JavaPOS application, the printer must be registered. If a cash drawer is connected
to the printer, the cash drawer must also be registered. Registration of the printer and cash drawer
is accomplished through the configuration utility.

The "JavaPOS XML file" is required to register and configure printer and cash drawer.
First, click “Create JavaPOS XML Registry File” to create a JavaPOS XML file. If the JavaPOS XML file
resides, click “Load JavaPOS XML Registry File” to load the JavaPOS XML file.

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4.8.1. Add a New Printer Device

Click “Add New” next to the POSPrinter textbox
Enter a logical name for your JavaPOS™ printer device in the resulting dialog.

4.8.2. Configure a Printer Device

Click “Configure” next to the POSPrinter textbox with the desired device highlighted.

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4.8.3. Add a New Cash Drawer Device

Click “Add New” next to the Cash Drawer textbox.
Enter a logical name for your JavaPOS™ cash drawer in the resulting dialog.

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4.8.4. Configure a Cash Drawer Device

Click “Configure” on the right of the text box in the JavaPOS CashDrawer window to configure cash drawer
operations.

■ Status
Select the “Status” checkbox to enable monitoring of the compulsion switch if the cash drawer supports it.

Notes:
This function is available only when the selected cash drawer supports the open-close detector
switch.

■ Active
Select the “Active” checkbox to choose whether the “open” setting of the compulsion switch is recognized as
an open or closed cash drawer.
■ Drawer Number
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■ Activation Pulse Width

Select how long the signal to open the cash drawer will be sent.
■ Post Activation Pause
Select how long the pause between cash drawer open signals will be.

For cash drawer 2, the power distribution and delay times are fixed to 200 msec.

4.8.5. Deleting a Printer or Cash Drawer

Click “Delete” on the right of each text box to delete a target printer or cash drawer.
(1) Select the printer or cash drawer to be deleted, and click “Delete”.
(2) Before deletion is executed, the following confirmation dialog box appears. To continue, click
“Yes”.

This will delete the selected printer or cash drawer.

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4.8.6. Check Health

Click “Check Health” next to each text box to perform a system check about whether the printer or cash
drawer is connected normally or it is working properly under JavaPOS.
After the initial printer check, the results of all printer functions are printed on a sample receipt. If the initial
check succeeds, the following window appears. (The following window displays the check health result of
the printer.)

Notes:
The check health function is not available in the 64-bit Java Runtime Environment.
RUN the below sample program to test JavaPOS functionality.

* The location of the Java Sample Program is different for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

Installer Location for Windows 32-bit Environments:

Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20160301\JavaPOSExamples

Installer Location for Windows 64-bit Environments:

 64-bit Java Operation Environment:
Program Files\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20160301\JavaPOSExamples
 32-bit Java Operation Environment:
Program Files(x86)\StarMicronics\TSP100\Software\20160301\JavaPOSExamples

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Refer to the following information for setting the environment variables when using
JavaPOS.

1. At the Windows Start menu, right-click Computer, and then select Properties.
2. The System dialog box appears.
Click Change settings.
3. At the System Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab, and then click Environment Variables.
4. Select Path in the System variables list, and then click Edit.
5. At the Edit System Variable dialog box, add the following path in the Variable value box.
< Your JDK install folder > \bin
(Example: “c:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_18\bin”）
6. Click the OK button to close the Edit System Variable dialog box.
7. Click the OK button to close the Environment Variables dialog box.
8. Click the OK button to close the System Properties dialog box.

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4.9. Seral Port (Star Serial Port Emulator)

This function generates a virtual serial port (COM port).
Using this function allows you to use the TSP100ECO/TSP100IIIU with the USB interface equipped , the
TSP100IIIW/TSP100IIILAN with the Ethernet interface equipped and theTSP100IIIBI with the Bluetooth
interface equipped using applications for a serial printer.
Print data must be sent to a virtual serial port on a one-document basis. If print data is divided into many
parts for sending, the print speed will slow down compared to when sending on a one-document basis. This
specification has been changed from version 5.0.
To use an ETB command in a virtual serial port, set "Automatic Retry" to "Disabled" in General Settings.
For more information, refer to "4.3.2 General Settings".

When activated in the Star Line mode, the port created by clicking “Add Port” is registered as
a port in the Star Line mode. When activated in the ESC/POS mode, the port created by
clicking “Add Port” is registered as a port in the ESC/POS mode.

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4.9.1. Creating a Virtual Serial Port

The procedure for creating a virtual serial port varies depending on the model you are using and the firmware
version of the printer.
● For TSP100ECO (firmware version 2.0 or later) and TSP100IIIBI
(1) Click “Add Port”.

(2) The following window appears.

Enter a virtual serial port name, and select whether to stop or continue printing after an error has
occurred. Then, click “OK”.

■ Virtual Serial Port Name

Enter the name of the output destination port of the currently used POS application.
(Example: If the output destination port is named COM3, enter ‘COM3’.)
■ Error Action
If "Continuous printing" is selected, data will be held when a recoverable error such as paper out has
occurred in a virtual serial port to be added. When the port is recovered from an error in the specified
time-out period, a print job will be continued from the position where printing has been interrupted.
If "Stop printing" is selected, a print job that was running at the time the error occurred will be ignored.

(3) Click “Apply Changes” to complete the creation of a virtual serial port.

Notes:
Multiple virtual serial ports can be created, but it is not recommended.
This function is provided to hold the downward compatibility.

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● For TSP100ECO (firmware versions earlier than firmware version 2.0), TSP100IIIW, TSP100IIILAN and
TSP100IIIBI.

(1) Click “Add Port”.

(2) The following window appears.

Enter the port name, and click “OK”.
For Input Port Name, enter the name of the output destination port of the currently used POS
application.
(Example: If the output destination port is named COM3, enter ‘COM3’.
This port is used to erase the interrupted print data when an error is recovered.

(3) Click “Apply Changes” to complete the creation of a virtual serial port.

Notes:
Multiple virtual serial ports can be created, but it is not recommended.
This function is provided to hold the downward compatibility.

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4.9.2. Configuring the Port Emulator Service

By default, the port emulator service is disabled. To use the port emulator, the service must be set to either
manual or automatic operation. Automatic is the most common usage as it will start each time the system is
booted. Manual operation requires that the service be started manually before it can be used. When stopping
the service, make sure any applications that may be using any virtual serial ports are closed. Neglecting to do
so may cause errors when starting the service again.

Notes:
When stopping the service, make sure any applications using a virtual serial ports are closed.
Neglecting to do so may cause errors when restarting the service.

4.9.3. Removing a Virtual Serial Port

Click “Delete Port” with the specific port selected to remove it from your system, then click “Apply Changes”
to complete the process.

4.9.4. Check Health

Click the “Check Health” to perform the port check. This function ensures the opening and the working of the
specified port.

4.9.5. SDK
A software development kit (SDK) is provided to help you install a virtual serial port.
Click "SDK" in "Documents/SDK" of the “CD auto” menu to open the folder where to store the SDK.

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4.10.Image List
The image list allows for the queuing of bitmap images (jpg, gif, bmp format) for later automatic printing. An
infinite number of images can be queued at any given time for fast and easy recall during printing.

4.10.1. Adding an Image

To add an image, follow the steps below:

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Click “Add New” to browse for an image to add to the list.

The following "Image Import" window appears.

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Use the image importer to:

• Give your image a unique name using the Image ID Name field
• Adjust image width in 1/8 mm increments using the image width slider
• Select the preferred dithering method
• Adjust dither settings to desired image quality

Note: Each dither method offers different adjustment options. For best results it is
recommended to experiment with the settings to find which setting works best for any
particular image.

After adjusting the image to your satisfaction, click “Use Image” to add the image to the image list and make
it available for use with the TSP100 futurePRNT’s Logos and Cropping utility.

4.10.2. Renaming an Image

(1) Select an image to be renamed, and click “Rename”.
(2) The following "Rename image ID" window appears.
Enter the image name, and click “OK”.
This renames the target image displayed in the image list.

4.10.3. Deleting an Image

Select an image to be deleted, and click “Delete”.

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4.11.Logos & Cropping

Logos & Cropping allows for the selection of images to be printed at the top of each receipt (logos) and
images to be printed at the bottom of each receipt (coupons). The ability to crop a receipt for white space or
logo/coupon removal can also be configured here.

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4.11.1. Logo Printing

The following shows the setting required to print an image on a receipt.

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■ Top image setting

Print the selected image at the top of a receipt.
(1) Click “Add” next to the “Top Image List” text box.
(2) Select the desired image from the image list registered in "4.10.1 Adding an Image", and specify
the image printing position in Alignment.

(3) Click “Use”.

(4) Multiple images can be specified in the image list.
When specifying multiple images, select "Cycle" or "Print All" as a printing method.

Selecting “Cycle” prints the specified images in sequence.

Selecting "Print All" prints the specified image at the top of each receipt.

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 Bottom image setting

Print the selected image at the bottom of a receipt.
(1) Click “Add” next to the “Bottom Image List” text box.
(2) Select the desired image from the image list registered in "4.10.1 Adding an Image", and specify
the image printing position in Alignment.

(3) Click “Use”.

(4) Multiple images can be specified in the bottom image list.
When specifying multiple images, select "Cycle" or "Print All" as a printing method.
Selecting “Cycle” prints the specified images in sequence.
Selecting "Print All" prints the specified image at the bottom of each receipt.

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 Merge image setting

Print the selected image in the background of a receipt.
(1) Click “Select” in the ‘Merge Image’ field.
(2) Select the desired image from the image list registered in "4.10.1. Adding an Image".

(3) Click “Use”.

(4) Select the "Include logos and coupons when merging" checkbox to apply the selected merge
image to the entire printing area.

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4.11.2. Logo Cropping

Specify the top and bottom crop lengths of a receipt.
Using this function performs printing while leaving the blank spaces specified with the top and bottom crop
lengths.

This function is available when not printing the top and bottom images that are pre-specified in a higher-
level application. Using this function allows you to ignore unnecessary printing without changing the setting
of a higher-level application.

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4.12.Text Processing
The Text Processing configuration panel allows for setting options that enable the TSP100 to detect certain
“Text Keys” and modify each receipt based on them. This panel also allows for configuring how the TSP100
futurePRNT will detect the end of page so that receipts can be properly buffered and modified in full.

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4.12.1. Text Triggers

In order to modify receipts based on their contents, Text Keys that will serve as triggers must be inputted.
1 Click the “Add Key” button to input a new Text Key.

2 When satisfied with the contents of the Text Key, click “OK” to add it to the Text Key list.

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3 The default character code is 1252 (Windows Latin 1). If you cannot do a search or the replaced character
string has become corrupted, change the character code as necessary.
* See Windows 1252 Code Table in “4.16 Printer Font”.

4 With the proper Text Key selected, Configuration options are enabled. The functionality of these options
are explained below.

■ Replace with alternate text

With this option enabled, it is possible to replace the selected Text Key with a new string. This is useful if
there is an old phone number or address that needs to be changed on a legacy application that cannot be
changed programmatically.
■ Change Merge Setting
With this setting enabled, it is possible to change the merge image selected in the Logos & Cropping section
or completely disable merging all together for that receipt.
■ Change Coupon Settings
With this setting enabled, it is possible to add a coupon to the bottom of the receipt or disable printing of
coupons all together for that receipt.

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Depending on the option that you select, the printer performs one of the following operations.
Add Multiple Coupons:
Multiple coupons are added. The number of coupons that are added equals the number of text keys that
are detected.
Add Single Coupon:
When multiple text keys are detected, only a single coupon is added for multiple copies of the same
graphic data.
Disable Coupons:
If text keys that have this option selected are detected, coupons are not added even if other coupon
addition text keys are detected in the same receipt.

Note:You cannot switch between the Add Multiple Coupons and Add Single Coupon settings
using different text keys.
The option that you specify for the last coupon addition is the one that is enabled.
The Change Coupon Settings are processed for each page.

■ Coupon printing example

Text key settings:

Text Keys Select Image

Apple Image 1
Banana Image 2
Orange Image 2
Peach Disable Coupons

Print results:
[Add Multiple Coupons] [Add Single Coupons] [Add Multiple Coupons or
Add Single Coupons]

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4.12.2. End Page Detect

It is possible to change how the TSP100 futurePRNT detects the end of the receipt.

■ Cut or Feed to Tearbar Commands

Select this option if the TSP100 futurePRNT should treat the “Cut” command as a signal that the receipt has
ended.

■ Form Feed Command

Select this option if the TSP100 futurePRNT should treat a Form Feed command as a signal that the receipt
has ended.

Note: In the page end detection function, the “Form Feed” command is available only in the Star
Line mode, and not in the ESC/POS mode.

■ Consecutive Line Feeds

Select this option if the TSP100 futurePRNT should treat a configurable number of line feeds as a signal that
the receipt has ended. Enter the number of line feeds for the trigger in the ecutive Line Feeds” textbox.

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4.13.Barcodes

Printing of barcodes can be accomplished using any of three methods. The preferred method is to print
barcodes using control codes by programming directly to the printer. The second method is to print barcodes
using the embedded printer font for the barcode. The final method is to print barcodes using a barcode font
that resides on the host PC. Printing via control codes or using the embedded printer font offers the best and
most consistent quality and legibility. Printing barcodes using barcode fonts (typically TrueType Fonts) can
produce lackluster results if not configured properly.

When printing barcodes, the following settings can be applied to modify the appearance of the printed
barcode.

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4.13.1. ITF Bearer Bars

Bearer bars help to insure that a barcode is not misread by preventing partial scanning.

ITF Barcode without Bearer Bars ITF Barcode with Bearer Bars

4.13.2. UPC-A Guard Bar Length

Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode.

UPC-A Barcode without Guard UPC-A Barcode with Guard

Bars Extended Bars Extended 2 mm

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4.13.3. JAN/EAN-13 Guard Bar Length

Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode.

JAN/EAN-13 Barcode without JAN/EAN-13 Barcode with

Guard Bars Extended Guard Bars Extended 2 mm

4.13.4. CODE39 Guard Bar Length <Star Line Mode Only>

Guard bars act as reference points for the scanner to aid in proper reading of the barcode.

CODE39 Barcode without Guard CODE39 Barcode with Guard

Bars Extended Bars Extended 2 mm

4.13.5. CODE39 Character Set <Star Line Mode Only>

Specify the character set for CODE39 barcode.
Selecting "Standard" sends only Code39 standard code data.
Selecting "Extended" sends all code data.
The default is "Standard".

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4.14.Journaling, and Printing of Multiple Customized Copies

Use this page to set up journaling and multi-copy printing.

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4.14.1. Multi-Copy
Select the "Automatic Multiple Copies" checkbox when copying a receipt separately from the master.
This function is helpful when issuing a receipt as a shop's or customer's copy.

You can print up to four copies, and specify the header, footer, or merge image for each copy. Furthermore,
you can only select the images that are pre-registered in "4.8.1 Adding an Image".
This function is not available when the "Enable" checkbox is not selected.

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4.14.2. Journal
A journal is a function that saves printed data.
To use this function, select the "Enable Journal" checkbox.

Follow the steps below to display and print saved data.

(1) Click “View Journal”.
(2) The following Journal window appears.
Click “Search” to search for the saved data.

(3) The following dialog box appears. Enter the date to start searching, and click “OK”.

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(4) The following dialog box then appears.

Enter the date to end searching, and click “OK”.
This will search for the data printed in the specified period when the journal function is enabled.

(5) Dates will appear as shown in the following window.

Click a desired date to check data details in the preview screen.
If you wish to print an image, click “Print”.

Journal print data is saved into the following folder.

<System Drive>\Star\TSP100\Journal

Note: When the driver utility application is updated from future PRNT CD 5.5 or earlier, the stored
data for canceled printing is transferred to the above folder.
If data has not been transferred to the above folder, please check the following folder.

Hard Disk Drive:\User\< Folder for logged-on user name >\APPData\

Roaming\Star\TSP100\Journal

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4.15.Vertical Mounting

If you are setting the printer upright or mounting it on the wall, check this checkbox to invert the
printing. If the button is checked, receipts are printed bottom-to-top so that they are easier to present
correctly to the customer.

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4.16.Printer Font <Star Line mode only>

You can convert device fonts of the printer into a standard Windows font for printing. Also, you can
increase the default 24-dot character height to 35-dot for printing. Click the “Printer Font” tab on the
left side of the window.

Notes:
1. This function is available only in the Star Line mode, and not in the ESC/POS mode.
2. Conversion is possible only if the text before the conversion uses device fonts. Text using a
True Type font cannot be converted.
3. Even if different types of device fonts are used before conversion, they will all be converted to
a single, selected font.
4. Conversion is possible only into the characters supported by the Windows 1252 code (see the
table on the next page).

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Windows 1252 Code Table

Windows-1252 (CP1252)
x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF
0x NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS TAB LF VT FF CR SO SI

1x DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US
2x SP ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . /

3x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?

4x @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O

5x P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _

6x ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o

7x p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ DEL

8x € ‚ ƒ „ … † ‡ ˆ ‰ Š ‹ Œ Ž

9x ‘ ’ “ ” • – — ˜ ™ š › œ ž Ÿ

Ax NBSP ¡ ¢ £ ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¨ © ª « ¬ SHY ® ¯

Bx ° ± ² ³ ´ µ ¶ · ¸ ¹ º » ¼ ½ ¾ ¿

Cx À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï

Dx Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß

Ex à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï

Fx ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ

Notes:
If a character other than those listed above is used, it will be converted into a space character,
which will not appear in print.

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4.17.Virtual TCP/IP Ports < TSP100IIIW / TSP100IIILAN Only>

By setting up virtual TCP/IP ports, you make it possible for your applications to directly designate TCP/IP
sockets.

Virtual ports are registered under the operating mode under which they are generated. Virtual
ports created under Star Line mode are registered as Star Line ports; those created under
ESC/POS mode are registered as ESC/POS ports.
Note that Star Line mode and ESC/POS mode cannot use identical port numbers.

Notes: To direct output to the virtual port, the application must designate both the IP address (for
the PC on which this software is installed) and the corresponding port number (as added
above).

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4.17.1. Creating a Virtual TCP/IP Port

Use the following procedure to create a virtual TCP/IP port.
1. Click Add Port.

2. At the following dialog, enter the output port number used by the application.
(If the output port number is 9100, for example, enter "9100".)
Then click [OK].

3. Click the [Apply Changes] button to create the port.

Notes:
Multiple virtual TCP/IP ports can be created, but it is not recommended.
This function is provided to hold the downward compatibility.

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4.17.2. TCP/IP Port Emulator Service Setting

Select the Startup Type for the emulator service.
To enable use of the emulator service, set the Startup Type to either Manual or Automatic.

If you select Automatic, the port emulator service will start automatically when the system starts up. If
you select Manual, the service will not start until you click the [Start] button.

Notes:
Before stopping the service, make sure that you have closed all applications that are using
virtual TCP/IP ports.
If you stop the service while an application is still running, you may get an error the next time
you try to start it.

4.17.3. Deleting a Virtual TCP/IP Port

Select the port that you wish to delete, and then click Delete Port.
When the following dialog appears, click Yes.

Next, click the Apply Changes button to complete the deletion of the port.

4.17.4. Health Check

Click the [Check Health] button to check that the selected port is working correctly.

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4.18.Print Job Routing (Write Printer) <ESC/POS Mode Only>

Click the “Write Printer API” tab in the left pane of the window.

When printing in the ESC/POS mode, use one of the following methods.
・ Select the "Enable ESC/POS Routing" checkbox on "Print Job Routing".
・ Specify a serial port in the ESC/POS mode. (Refer to "4.9. Serial Port".)
・ Specify a virtual TCP/IP port in the ESC/POS mode. (Refer to "4.18. Virtual TCP/IP Port".)
If the "Enable ESC/POS Routing" checkbox is not selected while any serial port or virtual TCP/IP port is not
specified, data is printed in the Star Line mode; therefore, you will not be able to obtain the desired printing
result.

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5. USB Serial Number Setting Tool

Use the USB Serial Number Setting Tool to switch the settings of the USB serial number to
enabled or disabled.
If the USB serial number is enabled, the printer can be recognized as the same printer even when
connected to different USB ports on the PC or tablet. This prevents multiple printer queues being
created.
When replacing a printer due to repairs etc., it is possible to continue to use the settings (printer
queue) prior to replacement by setting the same USB serial number as the used printer.

5.1. Setting a USB Serial Number

(1) Using the Windows Start menu.
Select “Programs, All Programs or All Apps” - “StarMicronics” - “USB Serial Number Setting
Tool”.

(2) Select a printer to be set from the list of connected USB printers, and then click [Configure USB
Serial Number].

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(3) The window for the USB Serial Number Setting Tool is displayed.
Set the changed details, and then click [Apply].
TSP100IIIU
Acquire the values set to the printer to display them. The factory default setting is "Current
Serial Number", and it is set to the same value as the product ID. The current USB serial number
is entered into "New Serial Number" as the initial value.
 If changing the USB serial number, enter a character string of 8 or 16 digits (available
characters: 0-9, A-Z) into "New Serial Number".
 Select the "Use Serial Number" checkbox to make the USB serial number valid.

Except TSP100IIIU
As the current value cannot be acquired for models other than TSP100IIIU, a test print is
performed at the same time the window is displayed. Check the printed "USB-ID" value for the
current USB serial number set to the printer.
 If changing the USB serial number, enter a character string of 8 digits (available characters:
0-9, A-Z) into "New Serial Number".
 Select the "Use Serial Number" checkbox to make the USB serial number valid.

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(4) Click [ OK ].

(5) The following message will appear if the rewrite is successful. Click [ OK ].

(6) Close the USB Serial Number Setting Tool.

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(7) Delete the printer queue that has become unusable due to the change of the USB serial number.
From the Windows Start menu, open [Settings]-[Devices]-[Printers & scanners], select the printer
queue that has changed the USB serial number and click [Remove device]-[Yes].

(8) Turn the printer off.

(9) Turn the printer on.
The printer queue with the changed USB serial number is created via plug & play.

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6. Guidelines for Printing Documents

○ There is no need to set paper margins with this driver.
Set all margins to 0.
○This driver supports 4 predefined custom paper sizes and user-defined paper sizes. Feel free to use user-
defined sizes as needed.

6.1. Important Information about Microsoft Word

Word 97 and later versions do not work correctly with the device fonts.
To enable correct use of device fonts when working with these versions of Word, make settings as follows.

■ Notes for Using Microsoft Word 2007

(1) Click the Office Button , and then click the “Word Options” button. Select “Advanced,
and click “Layout Options”.

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(2) Select the “Use printer metrics to lay out document” check box. Then click the “OK” button.

(3) Open Word’s File menu, and select Save to save the document.

When the page settings are changed, the option settings may return to the original settings.

6.2. Restrictions and Cautions

1. Use only one type of device font per line.
2. Do not print device fonts and graphics on the same horizontal line. This will cause the difference
between the displayed document and the printed document.
3. When you use the barcode device fonts, characters will appear only on the computer’s display. You
can see the printed result will be a barcode. By this difference, the length of the displayed
document and the printed document can be different slightly.
4. Control device font is not used for character printing.

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7. Guidelines for Using Ethernet Environment

7.1. Manually Setting a Temporary IP Address
You can use the following procedure to set a temporary IP address for a TSP100IIIW/TSP100IIILAN printer.
Use of a temporary address will allow you to connect to a printer that does not yet have an IP address setting.

1. Open a Command Prompt window.

At the Windows Start menu, select [All Programs]  [Accessories] click [Command Prompt] .
(If using Windows 10, [All Apps]  [Windows System] click [Command Prompt].)

2. At the command prompt, use the arp command to set a temporary IP address and a MAC address.

Use the following commands to set the temporary IP address for the printer.
1． arp -d printer's_temporary_IP_address
2． arp -s printer's_temporary_IP_address printer's_MAC_address
3． ping printer's_temporary_IP_address
4． arp -d printer's_temporary_IP_address

Example: To set a temporary IP address of 192.168.32.55

arp -d 192.168.32.55
arp -s 192.168.32.55 00-11-62-00-03-4D
ping 192.168.32.55
arp -d 192.168.32.55

How to find your printer's MAC address

You can find your printer's MAC address on the test print sheet. MAC address is listed under "Network
Configuration" on that sheet. To print a test sheet, turn on the printer while holding the Feed button.

Notes:
The temporary IP address that you set here will be cleared when the printer's power is switched
off. You should therefore immediately proceed to set a regular IP address for the printer.

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7.2. Manually Setting an IP Address (Using the TSP100III Telnet Utility)

You can use the telnet command to connect directly to a TSP100IIIW/TSP100IIILAN printer.

■ Begin with the following preliminary steps to ensure that Telnet is enabled.
1. From the [Start] menu, open the [Control Panel].
2. Select [Programs and Features].
3. Under [Tasks], select [Turn Windows features on or off].

4. When the User Account Control dialog appears, click [Continue].

5. If [Telnet Client] is not yet checked, place a check next to it. Then click [OK].

6. If you had to add the check in the previous step (if Telnet Client was not already checked to begin
with), you must now restart your computer.

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To manually set the IP address, proceed as follows.

1. Open a Command Prompt window.
At the Windows Start menu, select [All Programs]  [Accessories] click [Command Prompt] .
(If using Windows 10, [All Apps]  [Windows System] click [Command Prompt].)
2. Use the telnet command to connect to the printer you wish to set.

Example: > telnet 192.168.1.84


IP address of the printer you wish to set.

Notes:
You cannot connect to a printer that does not have an IP address. If necessary, set a temporary
IP address for the printer before using telnet.
For instructions, refer to Section 7.3, "Manually Setting a Temporary IP Address."

3. Log into the printer as "root".

The factory default setting for the password is "public".
(If the password has been changed, use the current password.)

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4. The following menu appears.

1) IP Parameters Configuration
2) System Configuration
3) Change Password
96) Display Status
97) Reset Settings to Defaults
98) Save & Restart
99) Quit
Enter Selection:
Enter the number corresponding to the action you wish to carry out.

5. When you have finished making settings, select 98 (Save and Restart) and then select either 1
(Save & Restart device and Configuration printing) or 2 (Save & Restart Device). This will
save the settings and reset the printer.

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8. Restrictions and Cautions

Below is the restrictions and cautions for this version.
Please read through and have well understanding before use.

■ Emulation: Star Line mode

- Barcode Printing when Horizontal Compress & Two Color Printing is selected.
In this case, please do not print Barcode and Text within the same line.
Barcode maybe printed on the texts.

- Barcode Printing when Vertical & Horizontal Compress is selected.

Barcode will not be compressed vertically & horizontally.
Text and Bit Image printed on the same line will not be compressed either.

- Barcode Printing when Vertical & Horizontal Compress and Copy function is selected.
In this case, the Barcode on the copied receipt will be compressed and will be unreadable by Barcode
Scanner.
Please do not use the Barcode on the copied receipt.
(The Barcode on the original receipt can be read by Barcode Scanner)

- Code 39 Barcode(Option: Extended)

In this version, Extended setting for Code 39 Barcode cannot be used.
Code 39 Barcode will not be printed on the appropriate position.

- The "Do Checked Block Printing" funciton in OPOS and JavaPOS is not supported with the
TSP100IIIW/TSP100IIILAN.

■ Emulation: ESC/POS mode

- ITF Barcode
Please do not print HRI characters when the Bearer Bars is selected as "Rendered" for ITF Barcode.
Depending on the barcode width, Barcode may not be printed correctly.

- Bit Image Printing when 48 columns for print column is selected.(Default 42 columns)
Under this setting, below command handles up to 42 columns (68mm)
<ESC> "*" / <GS> "v" / <GS> "/"
Please do not send Bit Image data larger than 68mm in width.

- Cash drawer #2 function

Driven ON/OFF timeing for Cash Drawer #2 is fixed to 0.2 sec.

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■ Emulation in common
- Text Triggers in Text Processing
When you register multiple text keys, character strings that you can use when you select "Replace with
alternate text" have the following limitations.
- You cannot use strings that have already been used.
- You cannot use substrings of strings that have already been used.

- Change Merge Setting in Text Processing

When Two Color Printing is selected, Marge Image cannot be printed.
Cannot use "Change Merge Setting" in Text Processing and "merge" function in "Logo & crop" window,
together.
Please check printing result, when use "disable merge" function.

- Logos & Cropping

If multiple pages are printed by Virtual Serial Port or WritePrinterAPI etc., not through Printer Driver,
when Cropping is set, the print order of the pages maybe changed.

- Printer Paper Size Setting

After upgrade from software version 7.1 or older, printer paper size may be selected"Not Available". In
such case, please select appropriate paper size again.

- Vertical Mount and Header & Footer for Multi-Copy

When Vertical Mount Mode & Multi-Copy are set valid, the image data set for Header and Footer will be
printed in the following position.
When Vertical Mount is disabled: Left
When Vertical Mount is enabled : Right

- Logo Printing with Left & Right Margin Setting

Left & Right Margin Setting is not valid for Logos.

- Off Line Mode with Virtual Serial Port.

Even the Printer is in Off-Line Mode, the application can send Print data to Virtual Serial Port.
In this case it is not guaranteed that the print data will be correctly printed.
Please check Printer status before sending print data to Virtual Serial Port.

- Error during printing with Virtual Serial Port.

When Printer Error, such as Paper End, happens during printing with Virtual Serial Port.
Part of the print data maybe lost.
If such happens, please resend the print data from application.
It is advised that the paper to be refilled before Printer detects PE Error.

- Virtual Serial Ports

In the following development environments, all functions cannot be used.
- Visual Basic 6.0 : MSComm control
- .NET Framework : SerialPort component
Please check printing result, when use "Serial Ports".

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- Time out value using Virtual Serial Port

Depending on the setting of theVirtual Serial Port, the time out value willl be different.
Refer to the SDK of the Virtual Serial Port in this CD to change it.

- Virtual Serial Ports

The Virtual Serial Port Emulator is not suppoprted by OPOS.

- Virtual Serial Ports Service

You cannot control multiple services individually (start/stop) from one PC.
All Virtural Serial Port Services will start/stop together.

- Saving Journal Data

The maximum length which can be stored for the Journal data is 2 meters as receipt length.
Please do not store Journal data longer than 2 meters.

- Saving On Demand Data

The maximum length which can be stored for the On Demand data is 2 meters as receipt length.
Please do not store On Demand data longer than 2 meters.

- Trigger for On Demand Message

The Trigger for On Demand Message is Cut Command.
However, please be careful for sending Print data in the following cases.
- Virtual Serial Port
- WritePrinterAPI
When multiple Cut Commands are sent in the one Print data, the last Cut Command will be a Trigger for
On Demand message.
When "NO" is selected and reprint the receipt data stored in PC, the Cut actions will not happen in
between the stored receipts but at the end of the last receipt..

- Peripheral Control when On Demand is set valid

When On Demand is set enabled, even select "No" (not print data), peripheral commands are executed.
And in case multiple peripheral commands are set, peripheral commands are sent altogether immediately.
Therefore, it is recommended to send Peripheral commands independently.
(If peripheral command is send independently, no Pop Ups for On Demand will appear and the
commands are executed instantly.)

- Lost Data in On Demand

When On Demand function is used in combination with such as OPOS, JavaPOS, Virtual Serial Port, or
WritePrinterAPI, and while On Demand Message is popped up, Paper End or Cover Open Error occurs,
this print data will be lost.
It is advised that the paper to be refilled before Printer detects PE Error.

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- Preview and On Demand

When On Demand is in use, Preview function cannot be used.

- Ethernet Setup Tool

After generating the printer queue using the Ethernet Setup Tool, the "Complete" message may appear
behind other windows.
Star recommeds to close other windows first before using the Ethernet Setup Tool.

- Using Multiple functions at the same time

The following functions cannot be used simultaneously:
- Windows Printer Driver
- OPOS
- JavaPOS
- Virtual Serial Port
-Virtual TCP/IP Port
- Write Printer API
* If it is necessary to use multiple funcitons, finish printing via one method before
beginning via another.

- Multiple usage of Virtual TCP/IP Ports

When sending print data to multiple Virtual TCP/IP ports from one PC, the print speed will be slow.
If one printer is powered OFF, the other printer will stop printing for approximately 10 seconds.

- Virtual TCP/IP Ports Service

You cannot control multiple services individually (start/stop) from one PC.
All Virtural TCP/IP Port Services will start/stop together.

- Paper size setting in some applications

In some applications (e.g. Microsoft Office), you may not be able to change the paper size from the UI in
the applications.
In this case, please set the paper size from "Printer properties" first. Then you can select the paper size
from the UI in the applications.

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9. Release History
Date
Rev. No. Contents
(Month/Day/Year)

Rev. 1.2 09/30/2005 Multi language support

Rev. 2.0 12/26/2005 Added ESC/POS Mode and Multi-copy

Added QR code, corrected Text Processing function, added Printer

Rev. 2.3 08/26/2006
Font function

Rev. 2.4 01/20/2007 Added menu function for TSP100 Configuration Utility

Installation Manual (for Windows Vista)

Rev. 3.0 06/28/2007
New addition (separate volume)

Rev. 3.1 06/18/2009 Added Control Object Registration function

Rev. 4.0 03/01/2010 Windows 7 support

Integration of futurePRNT series, addition of font B PDF417,

Rev. 5.0 02/01/2011 Standardization of ECO function manual, support of OPOS version
1.13, and support of JavaPOS version 1.13

Rev. 5.1 03/01/2011 Function addition of a part of OPOS

Rev. 5.2 10/26/2011 Function addition of a part of Text Processing

Rev. 5.3 10/18/2012 Windows 8 support

Rev. 5.4 06/12/2013 Added How to check the MAC address

Rev. 5.5 11/10/2013 Function addition of a part of TSP100LAN Ethernet setting tool

Added Star Cloud Services support

Rev. 6.0 06/10/2015
Windows 8.1 support

Rev. 6.1 9/16/2015 Added Windows 10 support

Rev. 6.2 10/30/2015 Added ESC/POS support for Star Cloud Services

Added TSP100IIIW, TSP100IIILAN

Rev. 7.0 12/24/2015 Function addition of TSP100LAN Ethernet setting tool
Windows XP and Windows Vista end of support
- Added TSP100IIIBI
Rev. 7.1 6/27/2016 - Function addition of TSP100LAN & Bluetooth setting tool
(Added Bluetooth support)

Rev. 7.2 1/13/2017 - Added Micro Receipt function support for Star Cloud Services

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- Added TSP100IIIU
Rev. 7.3 3/17/2017
- Function addition of USB serial number setting tool

Rev. 7.3a 9/6/2017 - Changed a CD start screen

Rev. 7.4 12/21/2017 - Added to print Star Cloud Services information

- Added support for software package 7.5

Rev. 7.5 8/21/2020 - Windows8 end of support
- TSP100U/TSP100PU/TSP100LAN/TSP100GT end of support

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