Chapter 3   Application Development Information
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Software and Manuals
The following software and manuals are provided for application development.
How to Get Software and Manuals
You can obtain software and manuals from one of the following URLs.
For customers in North America, go to the following web site and follow the on-screen 
instructions:
http://www.epsonexpert.com/
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: 
http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos
Printer Drivers
Software Manual
EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD):
In addition to ordinary Windows driver functions, this 
driver has controls specific to POS, such as controls for 
paper cut, a cash drawer, or customer display. The 
Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer 
status and sends ESC/POS commands is also 
attached to this driver.
 APD Install Manual
 APD TM/BA/EU Printer Manual
 APD Printer Specification
 Devmode API/PRINTERINFO Manual
 Status API Manual
 Sample Program Guide
OPOS ADK:
This OCX driver can control POS peripherals using OLE 
technology*
1
. Because controlling POS peripherals 
with original commands is not required on the 
application side, efficient system development is 
possible.
 OPOS Installation Manual
 User’s Manual
 Application Development Guide
 UnifiedPOS Retail Peripheral Architecture*
2
 Sample Program Guide
OPOS ADK for .NET:
OPOS ADK for .NET allows you to develop 
applications that are compatible with Microsoft POS 
for .NET.
When developing applications, use a separate 
development environment such as Microsoft Visual 
Studio .NET.
 OPOS ADK for .NET Installation Guide
 UnifiedPOS Retail Peripheral Architecture*
2
 User's Reference (SetupPOS)
 Application Development Guide