How to change Emulation of SK1-211/SK1-311 from StarPRNT to ESC/POS & viceversa
Introduction:
This Application Note explains how to change the emulation from StarPRNT to ESC/POS or ESC/POS to StarPRNT on the SK1- 311 and SK1-211 kiosk printers.
Supported Printers: SK1-311/SK1-211
Supported Interfaces: Serial and USB
Supported Environments: N/A
Changing Emulation Between StarPRNT and ESC/POS
Method 1: Operation Method
1) Power printer [OFF] and open the paper cover
2) Power the printer [ON] while simultaneously pressing and holding the [Select] and [FEED] buttons
3) The power light will flash red, turn off, and turn back on. The color of the light after it turns back on indicates the emulation.
Green = StarPRNT emulation
Red = ESC/POS emulation
StarPRNT emulation
ESC/POS emulation
4) Release both [FEED] and [Select] buttons and the printer will initialize using the emulation selected in step 2.
5) Print a self-test to verify the emulation.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the emulation of your SK1-311 or SK1-211.
Method 2: Function setting mode
1) With paper loaded, power the printer [ON] while simultaneously pressing and holding the [Select] and [FEED] buttons. Release buttons when printing begins.
2) The current emulation setting will print, with options for changing or keeping the current emulation.
3) Press [Select] to change emulation or [FEED} to keep the current selection.
4) After changing the emulation, the new emulation mode will print.
5) Press [FEED] to save or [Select] to change.
6) The printer’s memory switch settings will print, asking if you wish to change any. Press [Select] to exit and save the new emulation change.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the emulation of your SK1-311 or SK1-211.