Set Up External Devices
This product includes a USB port and a connector for driving external devices as an external device connection.
USB devices can be connected to the USB port for purposes such as using and charging a USB connection compatible product.
In addition, you can connect a separately sold melody speaker, buzzer, or cash drawer to the external device drive connector to operate it synchronized with the printer.
When connecting a PC, tablet, smartphone, or other device for the purpose of communication, refer to Connect USB Cable.
USB-C port
USB-A port
Connector to drive external device
USB-C port
Connect the cable for the USB device you are using to the USB-C port in order to supply power (maximum 20W) to the USB device.
You can also connect a USB-connectable product* for use with the printer.
* USB-connectable product: USB HID class (keyboard mode) devices
Users of iPad/iPhone/iPod
Set the USB-C function to “Power Supply Only mode” in advance when using Bluetooth communication with the printer while charging on the USB-C port of the printer. Switch USB-C Function
1. Connect the USB cable to the printer
- Connect the USB cable connector to the printer USB-C port.
Note
Even when using a device (such as a tablet or PC) that supports USB PD, charging may not be possible depending on the device specifications. When charging is not possible, please use the charger included with the USB device.
2. Route the cable
- Cable outlets are provided in 3 locations (right, left, and back), and cables can be routed to suit the location where the device is placed.
Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected through the cable outlets so that the device does not tilt when it is set up.
USB-A port
You can connect a USB-connectable product* for use with the printer.
* USB-connectable product:BSH-20U, BSH-20B, BSD-40U, BSH-32U, BSH-32B, SCD222U, BCR-POP1, USB HID class (keyboard mode) devices
Refer to Use Third-party External Devices when using USB HUB.
A USB cable for connection to the USB-A port is not included in the accessories. Use a USB cable commercially available or included with the USB device.
1. Connect the USB cable to the printer
- Connect the USB cable connector to the port located on the rear of the printer.
Note
2. Route the cable
- Cable outlets are provided in 3 locations (right, left, and back), and cables can be routed to suit the location where the device is placed.
Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected through the cable outlets so that the device does not tilt when it is set up.
Connector to drive external device
If you connect a separately sold melody speaker, buzzer, or cash drawer, you can make the speaker or buzzer sound, or the cash drawer open, synchronized with operation of the printer.
Settings can be performed by using commands or by using the dedicated application software.
Refer to the Command Specifications or corresponding manuals for details.
1. Turn power off
- Turn the power of the printer off, and pull the power plug out of the electrical outlet.
2. Connect the external device cable
- Plug the modular jack to the external device drive connector on the back of the printer.
- Cables are not included in the accessories. Use a commercially available cable (or one included with the external device).
3. Route the cable
- Cable outlets are provided in 3 locations (right, left, and back), and cables can be routed to suit the location where the device is placed.
Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected through the cable outlets so that the device does not tilt when it is set up.
Caution