Unicode (UTF-16) Mode

The Unicode standard is an encoding scheme used to uniquely identify characters, independent of language, region or code page.

The 7168 Series II printer provides Unicode(UTF-16) Mode support for both Receipt and Slip printing. This new functionality will make it easier for applications already using unicode. Unicode would give them the same string for all peripherals and they would not have to translate to the code page before sending to the printer as they do today.

The printer must be configured through the 7168 Series II resident firmware setup menu or Select or Cancel Unicode(UTF-16) Mode command to activate this mode. Default is Code Page mode, so it should not affect existing application.

Existing customers wanting this new functionality would have to make an application and f/w change.