Windows Driver: Software Manual

Software Manual
Windows Driver
THERMAL RECEIPT PRINTER
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Windows Driver
Introduction
This Windows Driver Manual provides information on installation, detailed specifications, and
usage of the printer’s Windows Driver according to PC operating system (OS).
It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the Windows Driver
for the first time.
Symbols Information
Note Important information and useful tips.
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Table of Contents
1. Operating System (OS) Environment ................................................................................. 5
2. Supported Printers ............................................................................................................... 5
3. Windows Driver Preparation ............................................................................................... 6
4. Windows Driver Installation ................................................................................................ 6

4-1 Installation on Windows XP / Server 2003 ........................................................................ 6
4-2 Installation on Windows Vista / Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10 .............................. 6
4-3 Uninstallation..................................................................................................................... 6
5. Windows Driver Settings ..................................................................................................... 7

5-1 Layout ............................................................................................................................... 7
5-1-1 Paper Size ............................................................................................................ 8
5-1-2 Paper Type ........................................................................................................... 9
5-1-3 Copies ................................................................................................................. 10
5-1-4 Image Rotation .................................................................................................... 10
5-1-5 Paper Reduction ................................................................................................. 10
5-1-6 Crop Function...................................................................................................... 10
5-1-7 Orientation .......................................................................................................... 10
5-2 Document Settings .......................................................................................................... 11
5-2-1 Send Command .................................................................................................. 12
5-2-2 Cash Drawer / Internal Beep ............................................................................... 12
5-2-3 Line Feed ............................................................................................................ 12
5-2-4 Paper Cut ............................................................................................................ 12
5-3 NV Image ........................................................................................................................ 13
5-4 Barcode ........................................................................................................................... 15
5-4-1 1d Barcode .......................................................................................................... 16
5-4-2 2d Barcode .......................................................................................................... 18
5-5 Dithering .......................................................................................................................... 19
5-6 Utility ............................................................................................................................... 21
5-6-1 Unified POS Utility............................................................................................... 22
5-6-2 Special Font Edit Utility ....................................................................................... 22
5-6-3 Journal Viewer .................................................................................................... 23
5-6-4 Text-Key Function ............................................................................................... 24
5-6-5 Print Preview ....................................................................................................... 28
5-7 Bidirectional Communication ........................................................................................... 29
6. Windows Driver Specification ........................................................................................... 31

6-1 Printer Fonts.................................................................................................................... 31
6-2 Special functions ............................................................................................................. 33
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7. Use of Windows Driver ...................................................................................................... 35
7-1 Use of Visual Basic ......................................................................................................... 35
7-1-1 Windows Driver Selection ................................................................................... 35
7-1-2 Text Printing ........................................................................................................ 35
7-1-3 Barcode Printing.................................................................................................. 36
7-2 Use of WordPad .............................................................................................................. 37
7-2-1 WordPad Environment Settings .......................................................................... 37
7-2-2 Text Printing ........................................................................................................ 37
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1. Operating System (OS) Environment

The following operating systems are supported for usage.
Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 (32bit)

Microsoft® Windows XP SP1 or later (64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows VISTA (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2 (64bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64bit)
- Serial and Parallel printer port do not work on Windows 10 version

1511 (OS Build 105860.104) specific. We recommend you to install
the latest Windows 10 update through Windows Update before
Note installing Windows Driver.
- You can download and install the Windows Update in the Update &
security tab of the Settings menu.
( > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update).
2. Supported Printers
This manual provides information for the following printer drivers.
Models Resolution
SRP-Q300/QE300/E300
SRP-380
SRP-350III/350plusIII
180 DPI
SRP-F310II
SRP-330/330II
BGT-100P
SRP-Q200
SRP-Q302/QE302/E302
SRP-382
SRP-S300
SRP-352III/352plusIII 203 DPI
SRP-F312II/F313II
SRP-332II
BGT-102P
BK3-3
SRP-383 300 DPI
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3. Windows Driver Preparation

The Windows Driver is included in the enclosed CD, and the latest file version can be
downloaded from BIXOLON website. (www.bixolon.com)
4. Windows Driver Installation

4-1 Installation on Windows XP / Server 2003
1) Double-click “Software_[Model name]_Windows_Driver_Vx.x.x.exe”.
2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
4-2 Installation on Windows Vista / Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
1) Double-click “Software_[Model name]_Windows_Driver_Vx.x.x.exe”.
Note Administrator privilege may be required to run the installation file.
2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
4-3 Uninstallation
1) Open "Add or Remove Programs" or "Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.

* XP or Server 2003: Control Panel – Add or Remove Programs
* Vista or higher OS: Control Panel – Remove Programs
2) Double-click "BIXOLON [Model name] Windows Driver" to uninstall the installed windows
drivers.
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5. Windows Driver Settings

The following functions can be configured after installing the Windows driver.
5-1 Layout
1) Open the Printer Properties window and then click Printing Preferences in the General
tab.
Please refer to below paths of Printer Properties window.
*Windows XP / Server 2003
(Control Panel) – (Printers and Faxes) – (Right-click the icon of the printer)
– (Click Properties)
*Windows Vista
Note (Control Panel) – (Hardware and Sound) – (Printers) – (Right-click the icon
of the printer) – (Click Properties)
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
(Control Panel) – (Hardware and Sound) or (All Control Panel Items) –
(Devices and Printers) – (Right-click the icon of the printer) – (Click Printer
Properties)
2) Click the Layout tab.
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5-1-1 Paper Size
Paper size of 80 x 3276 mm(SRP-Q200 is 58 x 3276 mm) is selected by default, and the
following sizes can be selected.
Models Paper sizes can be selected

SRP-Q200 58 × 297 mm 58 × 3276 mm A4 210 × 297 mm
SRP-Q300/Q302
SRP-QE300/QE302
SRP-E300/E302
SRP-380/382/383
SRP-350III/352III
80 × 297 mm 80 × 3276 mm A4 210 × 297 mm
SRP-350plusIII /352plusIII
SRP-F310II/F312II
SRP-330/330II/332II
BGT-100P/102P
BK3-3
SRP-S300 80 x 297 mm 80 x 3276 mm A4 210 x 297 mm
SRP-F313II 83 x 297 mm 83 x 3276 mm
If a custom paper size is required, click “…” to add or update a custom paper size.
Click Save after specifying the paper width/length and a paper name. If the specified paper
name already exists on the system, you can update the paper width/length.
Paper Width : 25.4 mm (Min) ~ 210.0 mm (Max)

Paper Length : 25.4 mm (Min) ~ 3276.0 mm (Max)
You can choose the new paper size on the Paper Size combo-box after adding a paper size.
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Delete button : Deletes the paper size selected in the list.

Save button : Adds a new paper size or update the paper size selected in the list if the
paper name already exists on the system.
5-1-2 Paper Type
You can choose Receipt or Ticket as paper types.
Receipt : Receipt allows flexible paper length according to the data length.
Ticket : Ticket print in fixed length even the print data is short.
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5-1-3 Copies
Copies are printed by specifying the copy count. The copy count is set to 1 by default. Set this
value bigger than 1 to set the number of copies to print. The value should be within the range
of 1 to 255.
5-1-4 Image Rotation
Image rotation is available for image data only. It means that rotation of printer fonts (device
fonts) or barcode fonts is not supported.
5-1-5 Paper Reduction
Reduction function reduces the size of the print image to save print paper. If this function is
enabled and print-job data includes text data created by using a printer font (device font),
printer fonts are converted to Windows fonts (True Type fonts) to make them smaller. The
barcode size also can be reduced by selecting “Enable reducing barcode”.
- 32bit applications running on 64bit Windows cannot work for this feature.
Note - It can affect barcode recognition, if the barcode size is reduced.
5-1-6 Crop Function
This function crops the upper and lower end of the printing area by the specified number. It
helps reduce the margin at the top and bottom when there is excessive margin. The value
should be within the range of 0 to 255.
5-1-7 Orientation
Printing orientation can be set to Portrait (which is the default) or Landscape. It is not possible
to use printer fonts (device fonts) and barcode fonts in landscape.
Portrait : Printing in the vertical direction.

Landscape : Printing in the horizontal direction.
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5-2 Document Settings
tab.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click the Document Settings tab.
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5-2-1 Send Command
The Windows driver serves to receive the content for print from an application and send it to
the printer. The “Send Commands” function allows for the addition of desired commands at
the start or end of the print content.
Start Doc : Addition of command at the beginning of the document.

Start Page : Addition of command at the beginning of the page.
End Page : Addition of command at the end of the page.
End Doc : Addition of command at the end of the document.
For more information about the hexadecimals, refer to the Commands

Note Manual.
5-2-2 Cash Drawer / Internal Beep
To open a cash-drawer before printing, tick “Open before printing #1” or “Open before printing
#2”.
To open a cash-drawer after printing, tick “Open after printing #1” or “Open after printing #2”.
To make a beep sound when printing, tick “Beep sound before printing” or “Beep sound after
printing”.
Supported Models for Internal Beep

SRP-Q300/Q302, SRP-QE300/QE302, SRP-380/382/383, SRP-S300,
Note SRP-350III/352III, SRP-350plusIII/352plusIII, SRP-F310II/F312II/F313II,
SRP-330/330II/332II, BGT-100P/102P
5-2-3 Line Feed
It is possible to set the number of line feeds between 0 and 99 for adding blank lines at the
end of printing.
5-2-4 Paper Cut
Paper can be cut at the end of each page or each document (job).
Page/Job : No Cut / No Cut : Paper is not cut after printing.

Page/Job : No Cut / Partial Cut : Paper is cut at the end of each document (Job).
Page/Job : Partial Cut / Partial Cut : Paper is cut at the end of each page.
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5-3 NV Image
tab.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click the NV Image tab.
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The position to print NV image stored in the printer can be set at the beginning and/or end of
the document and beginning and end of each page.
There are two commands for NV Image printing. Take care of selecting one
of the two commands because NV images cannot be printed depending on
Note the selected command.
NV bit image : FS p
NV graphics : GS ( L
Start Doc : Insert NV image at the top of the document.

Start Page : Insert NV image at the top of the page.
End Page : Insert NV image at the end of the page.
End Doc : Insert NV image at the end of the document.
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5-4 Barcode
tab.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click the Barcode tab.
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5-4-1 1d Barcode
Windows driver supports one-dimensional barcode fonts as shown in the following table.
Barcodes can be printed on the printer by using following font names.
Div. Size (Point)

Font Name Symbology Supported Characters
A B 180dpi 203dpi 300dpi
Barcode1 UPC-A Numeric: 0~9
Barcode2 UPC-E Numeric: 0~9
Barcode3 JAN13 (EAN) Numeric: 0~9
Barcode4 JAN8 (EAN) Numeric: 0~9
Numeric: 0~9
Barcode5 Code39 Symbols: $, +, -, ., /
O Letters: A~Z
Barcode6 ITF Numeric: 0~9
Numeric : 0~9 20 18 12
Barcode7 Codabar Symbols: $, +, -, ., /, : 40 35.5 24
O
Letters: A~D 60 53 36
Barcode8 Code93 ASCII : 0x00 ~ 0x7F 80 71 48
Barcode9 Code128 ASCII : 0x00 ~ 0x7F
Barcode10 GS1-128 Numeric: 0~9
GS1 DataBar
Barcode11 Numeric: 0~9
Omnidirection
X GS1 DataBar
Truncated
GS1 DataBar
Limited
* O: Supported, X: Not Supported
Division models
A
BK3-3
SRP-E300/E302, SRP-350III/352III, SRP-350plusIII/352plusIII,
B SRP-F310II/F312II/F313II, SRP-330/330II/332II, SRP-Q200,
BGT-100P/102P
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If you want to change the default value of 1d barcode properties, select a Font Name and
Type of one-dimensional barcode, and then click Properties. Click OK after changing the
values of properties.
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5-4-2 2d Barcode
Windows driver supports two-dimensional barcode fonts as shown in the following table.
Barcodes can be printed on the printer by using following font names.
Div. Size (Point)

Font Name Symbology
A B C 180dpi 203dpi 300dpi
2D-Code1 PDF417
O
O 2D-Code2 QR Code
O 2D-Code3 DATAMATRIX Code 9.5 8.5 6
X 2D-Code4 GS1 DataBar
X
2D-Code5 Composite Symbology
* O: Supported, X: Not Supported
Division Supported models

A
BK3-3
SRP-E300/E302, SRP-350III/352III, SRP-350plusIII/352plusIII,
B SRP-F310II/F312II/F313II, SRP-330II/332II, SRP-Q200,
BGT-100P/102P
C SRP-330
To change the default value of 2d barcode properties, select a Font Name and Type of two-
dimensional barcode, and then click Properties. Click OK after changing the values of
properties for 2d barcode.
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5-5 Dithering
tab.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click the Dithering tab.
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This printer is a black and white printing device including dithering function, greyscale print
function, and brightness level adjustment function to produce a sharper or softer image. The
following dithering algorithms can be selected when Monochrome is selected.
None 4x4 Matrix

Error Diffusion 8x8 Matrix
Ordered Dither
Print speed may become slower if Greyscale is selected because of the

large amount of data to send to the printer.
Note Supported Models for Greyscale

SRP-350III/352III, SRP-350plusIII/352plusIII, SRP-F310II/F312II/F313II,
SRP-330/330II/332II, SRP-E300/E302, BGT-100P/102P
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5-6 Utility
tab.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click the Utility tab.
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5-6-1 Unified POS Utility
Refer to the Unified POS Utility manual included in the CD for details.
5-6-2 Special Font Edit Utility
The purpose of FontControlA font is not for text printing. It is used to define the printer
command, assign the defined printer command to a specific ASCII character, and send it to
the printer. The range of ASCII code that the command can be assigned is from 0x20 to 0x7F,
and the command can be easily assigned using this utility.
1) Click Special Font Edit.
2) Select an ASCII code character and enter the print command. All values should be
entered in hexadecimal number format.
3) Click Apply and then click OK.
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5-6-3 Journal Viewer
Journal is a function to save a copy of printed receipts. Copies can be saved without using
journal printer with this function. Journal saves each printed document in a file and the saved
file can be viewed by using this utility.
1) Tick Enable Journal to run Journal Viewer, and then click Journal Viewer.
2) Click Search to set search condition, and then enter Start Date and End Date.
3) Click OK to search the files created within the specified period.
4) Select the file to print from the list and click Print to send the data stored in the file to the
printer.
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5-6-4 Text-Key Function
Text-Key Function is a utility to replace specific text (Text-Key) with other texts or graphic
images, and to add images to the bottom of receipts. This function can be used only when
using printer fonts (device fonts). It has no effect when using Windows fonts (True Type fonts)
or the data for Text-Key does not exist on a Print-Job.
▶ How to replace Text-Key with other texts.
1) Tick Enable Text-Key Function and then click Text-Key Function.
2) Click Add New Key, type a text to be used as Text-Key, and then click OK.
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3) If the Text-Key is selected, The Configuration button is enabled.
4) Click Configuration to enter a text, which is used to replace the selected Text-Key with the
text entered. For example, if you enter “APPLE” in the text box as below, the Text-key,
“POTATO” can be replaced with “APPLE”.
▶ How to replace Text-Key with a graphic image and to add it to the bottom of receipts.
1) This utility can also replace the selected Text-Key with a graphic image instead of texts and
can add a graphic image to the bottom of receipts. It is necessary to add images to the
image list.
2) Click Add New Image to browse for an image to add to the list.
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3) Enter a unique name to be added, adjust the brightness, select a dithering type, and then
click OK. Repeat 2 to 3 step to add up to as much as you want.
4) Select a Text-Key in the Text-Key list, and then click Configuration.
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5) To replace the selected Text-Key with a graphic image, select one of the available identifier
via the combo box under “Replacement” label. There are two replacement functions but
only one of the two is available.
6) In order to print a graphic image to the bottom of receipts, select one of the available
identifier via the combo box under “Adding a image to the bottom of receipts” label. The
graphic image for the selected identifier only will be printed if the data for the selected Text-
Key were found on a Print-Job.
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5-6-5 Print Preview
This application with a preview of a print-job runs, and windows driver does not directly send
print-job data to the printer when enabled by clicking “Enable Print Preview”. Print-job data
can only be sent to the printer in the application.
The actual output of preview image processed by the application might

Note look a little different.
1) Tick Enable Print Preview to make Windows Driver ready for running the application.
2) When print-job data are created via Windows Driver, the application runs, and then loads
the data to draw the expected output on screen.
3) Click Print if you want to print, or click Close to exit the application.
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5-7 Bidirectional Communication
1) Open the Printer Properties window.

*Windows Vista
*Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10
Properties)
2) Click Ports tab.
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Because “bidirectional support” is disabled by default, it is necessary to tick Enable
bidirectional support to get status from the printer. Sample codes can help you get more
status information than the status information that OS supplies as standard way. This
windows driver supports only one-on-one communication between the printer and host
(typically a PC).
Printer status that Printer status that

Supported Models
OS supports OS does not support
- ONLINE/OFFLINE - CASH DRAWER
- COVER OPEN/CLOSE
SRP-Q300/Q302
OPEN/CLOSE - BATTERY
- PAPER EMPTY NORMAL/LOW
- ONLINE/OFFLINE
SRP-Q200
- COVER - CASH DRAWER
SRP-QE300/QE302
OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE
SRP-330
- PAPER EMPTY
- ONLINE/OFFLINE - CASH DRAWER

SRP-E300/E302
- PAPER EMPTY OPEN/CLOSE
SRP-380/382/383,
SRP-S300,
- ONLINE/OFFLINE
SRP-350III/352III, - NEAR END PAPER
- COVER
SRP-350plusIII/352plusIII, - CASH DRAWER
OPEN/CLOSE
SRP-F310II/F312II/F313II, OPEN/CLOSE
- PAPER EMPTY
SRP-330II/332II
BGT-100P/102P
- ONLINE/OFFLINE
BK3-3 - NEAR END PAPER
- PAPER EMPTY
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6. Windows Driver Specification

6-1 Printer Fonts
• This Windows driver supports various printer fonts (device fonts) in the following table.
Printing using these fonts is faster than using Windows fonts provided by the operating
system.
• 180/203 DPI Models
Size (Point)
Printer Font Name Size (Dot)
180 dpi 203 dpi
FontA1x1 FontA1x1[Ext.] FontA1x1[255] 12x24 9.5 8.5
FontA1x2 FontA1x2[Ext.] FontA1x2[255] 12x48 19 17
FontA2x1 FontA2x1[Ext.] FontA2x1[255] 24x24 9.5 8.5
FontA2x4 FontA2x4[Ext.] FontA2x4[255] 24x96 38.5 34
FontB1x1 FontB1x1[Ext.] FontB1x1[255] 9x17 7 6
FontB1x2 FontB1x2[Ext.] FontB1x2[255] 9x34 13.5 12
FontB4x8 FontB4x8[Ext.] FontB4x8[255] 36x136 54.5 48.5
FontB8x8 FontB8x8[Ext.] FontB8x8[255] 72x136 54.5 48.5
FontC1x1 FontC1x1[Ext.] FontC1x1[255] 9x24 9.5 8.5
FontC1x2 FontC1x2[Ext.] FontC1x2[255] 9x48 19 17
FontC2x1 FontC2x1[Ext.] FontC2x1[255] 18x24 9.5 8.5
FontC2x4 FontC2x4[Ext.] FontC2x4[255] 18x96 38.5 34
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• 300 DPI Models
Size (Point)
Printer Font Name Size (Dot)
300 dpi
FontA1x1 FontA1x1[Ext.] FontA1x1[255] 18x34 8
FontA1x2 FontA1x2[Ext.] FontA1x2[255] 18x68 16.5
FontA2x1 FontA2x1[Ext.] FontA2x1[255] 36x34 8
FontB1x1 FontB1x1[Ext.] FontB1x1[255] 12x24 6
FontB1x2 FontB1x2[Ext.] FontB1x2[255] 12x48 11.5
Printer Fonts are defined as follows.
1) FontA1x2 (Double height)

- ANSI Character code support (Code Page 1252)
- Font size (Dot): 12 x 48 (180/203dpi), 18 x 68 (300dpi)
- Font size (Point): 19 (180 dpi)
- Font size (Point): 16.5 (300dpi)
2) FontA1x2[Ext.] (Double height)

- IBM expansion Character code support (Code Page 437)
3) FontA1x2[255] (Double height)

- Buyer exclusive code support (User Code page)
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6-2 Special functions
• This Windows driver supports the special functions as shown in the following table.
Select FontControl font first and use the characters in the table to use the special functions.
Note Take care as this function is not for printing general texts.
Character Special Function

5 Prints HT (0 x 09)
6 Prints LF (0 x 0A)
7 Prints CR (0 x 0D)
a Open Drawer 2 (50ms pulse width)
b Open Drawer 2 (100ms pulse width)
c Open Drawer 2 (150ms pulse width)
d Open Drawer 2 (200ms pulse width)
e Open Drawer 2 (250ms pulse width)
f Open Drawer 2 without paper feeding (50ms pulse width)
g Cut Receipt (Partial cut) without paper feeding
i Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 00 address (double-size)
j Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 01 address (double-size)
k Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 02 address (double-size)
l Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 03 address (double-size)
m Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 04 address (double-size)
p Does not add HRI characters to the barcode
q Adds HRI characters in Font A above the barcode
r Adds HRI characters in Font A below the barcode
s Adds HRI characters in Font B above the barcode
t Adds HRI characters in Font B below the barcode
u Turns white/black reverse printing mode on
v Turns white/black reverse printing mode off
w Aligns text to the left
x Aligns text to the center
y Aligns text to the right
A Open Drawer 1 (50ms pulse width)
B Open Drawer 1 (100ms pulse width)
C Open Drawer 1 (150ms pulse width)
D Open Drawer 1 (200ms pulse width)
E Open Drawer 1 (250ms pulse width)
F Open Drawer 1 without paper feeding (50ms pulse width)
G Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 00 address
H Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 01 address
I Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 02 address
J Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 03 address
K Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 04 address
P Cut Receipt (Partial cut)
R Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 00 address
S Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 01 address
T Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 02 address
U Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 03 address
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V Prints the NV Image(FS p) saved in the 04 address
[ Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 00 address (double-size)
] Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 01 address (double-size)
^ Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 02 address (double-size)
_ Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 03 address (double-size)
` Prints the NV bitmap(GS ( L) saved in the 04 address (double-size)
1) Example
Select FontControl font and send 6 for “LF” (Line Feed) operation (instead of printing
character “6”).
2) FontControl font functions.
Size (Point)
Font Name Special Functions
180 dpi 203 dpi 300dpi
Open Drawer #1 / # 2
Cut Receipt
Cut receipt(without paper feeding)
FontControl Justification (Left/Center/Right) 9.5 8.5 6
Output HT, Output LF, Output CR,
Print NV Image
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7. Use of Windows Driver

Sample codes are installed “C:\BIXOLON Printer Driver\[Model name]\Sample”,
when the driver install.
If Windows was installed at “D” drive, the sample codes are installed “D”
Note drive.
7-1 Use of Visual Basic

• This section contains example codes to control the printer using Windows driver with Visual
Basic.
7-1-1 Windows Driver Selection
When you select the printer driver, please designate a device name by the printer name.
The following example code explains how to select “BIXOLON SRP-350III” Windows driver.
For Each prnPrinter In Printers
If prnPrinter.DeviceName = “BIXOLON SRP-350III” Then
Set Printer = prnPrinter
Exit For
End If
Next
7-1-2 Text Printing
The following example code explains how to print texts using Windows fonts and printer fonts
(device fonts).
‘Print in Windows font

Printer.FontSize = 9
Printer.FontName = “Arial”
Printer.Print “Arial Test”
‘Print in printer font

Printer.FontSize = 9.5
Printer.FontName = “FontA1x1”
Printer.Print “FontA1x1 Font”
Printer.EndDoc
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7-1-3 Barcode Printing
The following example code explains how to print the barcode (JAN8 (EAN)).
'Print Bar Code.

Printer.FontSize = 20
Printer.FontName = "Barcode4"
Printer.Print "1234567"
Printer.EndDoc
The following example code explains how to print the 2D barcode (PDF417).
'Print Two-dimensional Codes.

Printer.FontSize = 9.5
Printer.FontName = "2D-Code1"
Printer.Print "Print Test PDF417"
Printer.EndDoc
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7-2 Use of WordPad
7-2-1 WordPad Environment Settings
Launch WordPad, set the printing related options as follows, and test the printer with
WordPad.
- Select printer
Select “Print” from the “File” menu, and select the BIXOLON printer.
- Set paper size, orientation, margin, etc.

Select the “Page Setting” from “File” menu, and set paper size, orientation, and margin.
7-2-2 Text Printing
1) Select the font from the font selection box (FontA1x1).
2) Select the point size from the point selection box (180 DPI: 9.5, 203 DPI: 8.5).
3) Enter the text to print.
4) Click the Print icon in the toolbar to print the text.
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Copyright
© BIXOLON Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
This user manual and all property of the product are protected under copyright law.
It is strictly prohibited to copy, store, and transmit the whole or any part of the manual and
any property of the product without the prior written approval of BIXOLON Co., Ltd.
The information contained herein is designed only for use with this BIXOLON product.
BIXOLON is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use
of this information.
• The BIXOLON logo is the registered trademark of BIXOLON Co., Ltd.

• All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.
BIXOLON Co., Ltd. maintains ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and
quality of all our products.
In the following, product specifications and/or user manual content may be changed without
prior notice.
Caution
Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the
printer “OFF”, before you connect or remove the cables on the rear side, in order to guard the
printer against the static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static electricity, you
should turn the printer “OFF”.
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Revision history
Rev. Date Page Description

1.00 13.03.18 - New
4,7,8,11,15,17,
1.01 04.09.18 SRP-330, SRP-383 Added
29,37,38
1.02 23.10.18 4,7,15,17,19,29 BK3-3 Added
1.03 08.03.19 5,8,16,18,30 SRP-Q200 Added
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2. Supported Printers ............................................................................................................... 5

3. Windows Driver Preparation ............................................................................................... 6

4. Windows Driver Installation ................................................................................................ 6

5. Windows Driver Settings ..................................................................................................... 7

6. Windows Driver Specification ........................................................................................... 31

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1. Operating System (OS) Environment

Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 (32bit)

- Serial and Parallel printer port do not work on Windows 10 version

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3. Windows Driver Preparation

4. Windows Driver Installation

1) Double-click “Software_[Model name]_Windows_Driver_Vx.x.x.exe”.

2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

4-2 Installation on Windows Vista / Server 2008 / 7 / 8 / Server 2012 / 10

1) Double-click “Software_[Model name]_Windows_Driver_Vx.x.x.exe”.

Note Administrator privilege may be required to run the installation file.

2) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

1) Open "Add or Remove Programs" or "Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.

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5. Windows Driver Settings

2) Click the Layout tab.

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Models Paper sizes can be selected

Paper Width : 25.4 mm (Min) ~ 210.0 mm (Max)

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Delete button : Deletes the paper size selected in the list.

5-1-2 Paper Type

You can choose Receipt or Ticket as paper types.

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5-1-4 Image Rotation

5-1-5 Paper Reduction

5-1-6 Crop Function

Portrait : Printing in the vertical direction.

Please refer to below paths of Printer Properties window.

2) Click the Document Settings tab.

Start Doc : Addition of command at the beginning of the document.

For more information about the hexadecimals, refer to the Commands

5-2-2 Cash Drawer / Internal Beep

Supported Models for Internal Beep

5-2-3 Line Feed

5-2-4 Paper Cut

Page/Job : No Cut / No Cut : Paper is not cut after printing.

Please refer to below paths of Printer Properties window.

2) Click the NV Image tab.

Start Doc : Insert NV image at the top of the document.

Please refer to below paths of Printer Properties window.

2) Click the Barcode tab.

Div. Size (Point)

Div. Size (Point)

Division Supported models

Please refer to below paths of Printer Properties window.

2) Click the Dithering tab.

None 4x4 Matrix

Print speed may become slower if Greyscale is selected because of the

Note Supported Models for Greyscale