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TransAct Epic Edge - User Manual

TransAct Epic Edge
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Epic Edge
OEM Integration Manual
P/N 100-14444 Rev B
August 2018

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to the Epic Edge Printer

About the Epic Edge Printer

Details the latest technology and features of the Epic Edge™ printer, including high-resolution printing and emulation capabilities.

Technical Support and Warranty Information

Information on obtaining online and telephone support, sales assistance, and details on the printer's warranty options.

Contact Information

Provides contact details for TransAct Technologies for inquiries and support.

Epic Edge Specifications and Requirements

Printer Performance Specifications

Details print method, resolution, speed, ticket dimensions, and barcode standards.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Covers dimensions, power requirements, operating ranges, and interface types for the printer.

Mounting Requirements

Outer Chassis to Final Product Mounting

Specifies mounting points and hardware for attaching the outer chassis to the final product.

Bezel Specifications and Recommendations

Details bezel mounting points, hardware, and recommendations for printer integration.

Epic Edge Printer Sensors

Sensor Functions and Types

Introduces the sensors and lists their functions for providing feedback to the host system.

Key Sensor Details

Describes the operation of critical sensors like Cover Open, Ticket Low, and Ticket Burst.

Printer Status LED Indicators

Details the meaning of different LED states for printer status indication.

Electrical Connections

Interface Options

Details the RS-232 Serial, USB, and NETPLEX interface types and protocols.

Serial Communication Details

Provides pin-out details and default settings for RS232/NETPLEX interfaces.

USB Interface

Details the pin-out for the Type B USB connector.

Printer Operation

Ticket Loading and Feeding

Detailed procedure for loading tickets correctly into the printer's supply box and mechanism.

Printer Maintenance Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the print head to ensure optimal print quality and printing self-test tickets.

Firmware Update Methods

Explains methods for updating printer firmware via USB or Micro SD card.

Programming-General Information

Programming the Epic Edge

Overview of programming methods including commands, TTL, and legacy macros.

Command Handling and Parameters

Explains how command characters, parameters, and values are interpreted by the printer.

Print Modes

Explains bitmap graphics, portrait, and landscape printing modes.

Printer Commands

Command Nomenclature

Defines the notation used for describing control codes, commands, and parameters.

Font Selection Commands

Details commands for selecting different fonts and character sizes (cpi).

Bar Code Commands

Explains commands for printing and configuring bar codes, including symbology and size.

Transact Template Language

TTL Overview

Introduces Transact Template Language (TTL) and its two levels of ticket printing functionality.

TTL Print Commands

Details commands for executing templates and regions, and entering data into buffers.

User Defined Regions

Explains how to define new regions and templates, and the commands used for this.

Enhanced Features

Programmable Automatic Periodic Status

Configuration of automatic status reporting based on printer events.

Explanation of Returned Status

Details the meaning of generic status bits and printer model description codes.

Data Packet Protocol (with CRC)

Describes the packet protocol for data encapsulation and integrity verification using CRC.

Appendix A: Character Codes

Supported Non-Printable Control Characters

Lists ASCII control characters, their names, decimal, hex, and binary values.

Supported Printable Characters

Provides tables of one-byte and two-byte ASCII characters and their hexadecimal equivalents.

Index

TransAct Epic Edge Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTransAct
ModelEpic Edge
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

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