Receipt Printer Problem

Hi to All!

I am using Epson Partial Cut receipt printer for our POS system. my problem
is that the printer will eject or automatically cut the paper when the
lenght of the paper riches 11 inch from the start of printing. the result is
ok if the customer will buy only a few items, but when the customer buy
plenty of items the problem start on, the receipt is cut every 11 inch of
lenght.i already select the paper for Receipt when i design the frx however
the same problem arise. How to prevent the printer not to eject or cut the
paper when it riches 11 inch size or How to continue printing in receipt
printer until the end of record

Thanks in advance. 8)

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Receipt Printer Problem

Daml
I had a similar problem. My choose was not to use VFP reporting, everything goes to a text file and later that text file is copied on the LPT1 port with COPY command from VFP. It works well, but the report generation is a nightmare ;)
Bmxpert
The problem with using a VFP report is you have NO idea how long the receipt needs to be. I use the Epson OPOS ADK (App Dev Kit) OCX to control the printer. Then you do not need any Windows printer set up in the printers control panel, and you do not use a VFP report form. This ADK is free from Epson once you register at https://www.epsonexpert.com/

Another option is to create a generic text printer in the Windows Control Panel, use the SET PRINTER TO command to set the printer to that text printer, and use to output your lines to the receipt printer. You will need to know escape sequences for the printer for paper cutting, etc.

If you are interested in example VFP OPOS code that I use, click the FoxPro Tools link at http://www.mctweedle.com
IvanMorales

sorry for inserting a few words..maybe this can help a little...because I encounter such a problem before..

I have three client with three different POS printer, the other one use EPSON POS printer , the other use STAR POS printer (SP500 Series), and the other one use ABS POS printer P400. it doesn't have create any problem with my VFP reports since VFP8... I just configure the printing preferences at printer properties for each driver..i select the proper paper size ,. so far I dont have any feedback with my client regarding the reports..

just sharing my little experience regarding some POS printer which very much no problem with VFP reports
Harley Ramos

Hi Mark,

I'm searching for OPOS related solution and I found that your experience should be helpful. Please give me some hints.

First, I would like to which version of OPOS ADK did you use before Have you tried the .NET version or just the older version

Second, do you know any other forums or places that I can get more discussion about the OPOS
rmcbeth

I have not used any .net version, only the older versions that were designed for serial or printer (LPT) ports. You can find quite a bit of OPOS information on the UT -- http://www.universalthread.com -- in the VFP forum. Registration is required but it is free.
Receipt Printer Problem

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