Can somebody teach me how to print a receipt with EPSON TM- U200 POS Receipt Printer?

Question

Hi i am a newbie at all for printing codes and i dont know where to start printing, so i need somebody to give a very good and brief clear instruction to how and where to put my records for printing, i was coming up to think about creating a listview with white boarders at a Form with None Style but unfortunately my height is stable size and i want it auto size for my receipt. anyone could give me a better idea for printing? or better format to arrange my recrods for bill number? i have heard from my friends that i have to code my format for the receipt before printing it i dont even know what and how many tools to use before printing and coding it, i hope for your considerations. i just need some instruction.

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi,

I suggest you download the Microsoft Pos .Net SDK (link at the top of this forum, in one of the 'sticky posts', or Google for it), and then go to www.epsonexpert.com, register and download the Epson OPOS ADK for .Net (under Application Development -> OPOS once you log in to the site).

The Epson package will contain excellent samples for printing text, barcodes and images, as well as the 'service object' driver you need to work with Pos .Net.

The Pos .Net SDK contains a .chm file which will also help if you look at the PosPrinter class section, it contains the supported formatting code as well as information about the functions for printing images and bitmaps.

The basic process using Pos .Net is as follows;

1. Create an instance of PosExplorer.
2. Use PosExplorer to locate the printer you want to work with and create an object that represents that printer.
3. Open, Claim and Enable the printer.
4. Print to the printer using PrintNormal, PrintBarcode and PrintBitmap methods of the printer object, and using escape codes to control text formatting, alignment, cutting etc.
5. Release & close the printer.

Answer 2

where can i find that .chm file ? and is it drag and drop editing for format? i need some tips can you help please?

Answer 3

I installed .NET POS SDK and OPOS of my epson printer i dont know how to start how can i give format for my receipt? can u start with some instances thanks i will appreciate it :)

Answer 4

Have a look at the Epson samples, they should be on your start menu under Programs -> Epson OPOS for .Net -> Sample.

The CHM file can be accessed via Programs -> Microsoft Pos For .Net SDK -> Documentation.

Answer 5

I would suggest that you also take a look at the UPOS specification, you can use the sample application provided with POS for .NET to try out some of the commands.  The UPOS spec is available here:

http://www.nrf-arts.org/UnifiedPOS/default.htm