Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TSP100 Star Micronics
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................... 1 1-1. Unpacking ........................................................................................... 1 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .
– 1 – 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part.
– 2 – 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Control panel Features LED indica- tors to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Power switch Used to turn on/off power to the printer.
– 3 – Tear Bar Model Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Power connector For connection of the power cord. Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone.
– 4 – Choosing a place for the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. ✓ Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.
– 5 – 3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the USB Cable to the Printer Affix the ferrite core onto the USB interface cable and pass the cable through the cable support as shown.
– 6 – 3-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. The following describes how to install the ferrite core and make the actual connection. See “ Modular plug ” on page 24 for details about the type of modular plug that is required.
– 7 – 3-3. Loading the Roll Paper Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer ’ s specification. When using a paper roll with an 57.5 mm width, install the paper roll holder as described on the following page. 1) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover.
– 8 – Note: When using a paper roll with an 57.5 mm width, install the paper roll holder in the groove in the printer. If a paper roll with a 57.5 mm width has been used, a paper roll with a 79.5 mm width cannot be used. (Changing from the smaller roll to a larger roll will cause part of the print head to rub against the platen and deteriorate.
– 9 – WARNING • Do not touch the cutter blade. - There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress.
– 10 – 3-4. Connecting the USB Cable to the PC Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. Note: The dialog shown below may appear on your PC screen if your PC is run- ning Windows 98 or Me, and if you turn ON the power of the printer for the first time while the PC and the printer are connected with the USB cable.
– 11 – 3-6. Connecting the Power Cord Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.
– 12 – Power switch 3-7. T urning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-6. (1) Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer.
– 13 – 4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate ( 1) Attach the holding plate to the printer. Then tighten the two screws that were supplied to secure it in place. (2) Position the printer over the wall bracket and then slide it downward to set it in place.
– 14 – 4-2. Attaching the Rubber Feet (1) Attach the four rubber feet in the positions shown in the figure. Ensure that any soiling has been completely wiped off before attach- ing the rubber feet. (2) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover.
– 15 – 4-3. Switch Blind Installation It is not necessary to install the switch blind. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By installing the switch blind, the following become possible. • Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake.
– 16 – 5. T ermal Roll Paper Specification When consumable parts have run out, use those specified below. (1) Roll paper specification Thermal paper Thickness: 65~85 µ m (excluding Mitsubishi HiTec F5041) Width: 79.
– 17 – 6. Control Panel and Other Functions 6-1. Contr ol Panel 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON. 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) Indicates various errors in combi- nation with POWER lamp. 3 FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper.
– 18 – 2) Non-recoverable errors Note: 1) If a non-recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF immediately. 2) If a non-recoverable error occurs, please consult the dealer for repairs. 3) Paper cut error Note: If the cutter does not return to its home position or does not perform the initial movement, it will result in a non-recoverable error.
– 19 – 6-3. Self-Printing Test Printing Turn the power ON while holding the FEED button depressed. The printer will run a test print according to the Ver. No., DIP switch settings, and character order. After the printer starts printing, release your hand from the FEED button.
– 20 – 7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 7-1. Pr eventing Paper Jams The paper should not be touched during ejection and before it is cut. Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection may cause a paper jam, paper cutting failure or line feed failure.
– 21 – 7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only) If the auto cutter locks up or fails to cut the paper, follow the steps below. WARNING Since working on the cutter may be dangerous, be sure to turn off the printer first. (1) Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer.
– 22 – (4) If the cutter is locked, insert a Philips screwdriver into the Philips screw hole on the side of the cutter, and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown on the right, in order to return the cutter to its normal position. (5) Open the printer cover, remove any jammed paper, and then reinstall the paper roll.
– 23 – 8. Periodical Cleaning Printed characters may become partially unclear due to accumulated paper dust and dirt. To prevent such a problem, paper dust collected in the paper holder and paper transport section and on the surface of the thermal head must be removed periodically.
– 24 – E C R3 R4 R3 = 3.5k Ω R4 = 300 Ω B Modular plug Peripheral Drive Connector Pin No. Signal Function I/O name direction 1 FG Frame ground — 2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT 3 +24V Drive power OUT 4 +24V Drive power OUT 5 DRD2 Drive signal 2 OUT 6 DRSNS Sense signal IN 9.
– 25 – Notes: 1. Pin 1 must be shield drain wire connected to peripheral device frame ground. 2. It is not possible to drive two drives simultaneously. 3. The peripheral drive duty must satisfy the following: ON time / (ON time + OFF time) 0.2 4. Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24 Ω .
– 26 – 10-1. General Specifications (1) Printing method Direct line thermal printing (2) Print speed Max. 1000 dots/sec. (125 mm/sec.) (3) Dot density 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm (0.125 mm/dot) (4) Printing width Max. 72 mm (5) Roll paper Refer to chapter 5 for details on the recommended roll paper.
– 27 – 10-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting frequency Max. 20 cuts per minute (2) Thickness of paper 65~85 µ m 10-3. Interface (1) Specifications USB 2.
– 28 – 10-6. Reliability 1) Life Mechanical: 20 million lines Head: 100 million pulses, 100 km (±15% max. aver- age head resistance fluctuation) For 2-color printing, 50 million pulses, 50 km (±15% max.
2005.08.20 Printed in China, 80870415CD ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISION STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. 536 Nanatsushiny a, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 42 4-0066 J apan T el: 0543-47-0112, F ax: 0543-48-5013 Please access the f ollowing URL http://www .star-m.jp/ eng/dl/dl02.
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