Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TSP100 Star Tech Development
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................................................... 1 1-1. Unpacking .....................................................................
– 1 – Printer Paper roll holder Holder plate Switch cover USB cable Power cord Rubber feet CD-ROM Installation sheet Roll paper Screws Ferrite core 1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.
– 2 – 1-1-2. PU Model Paper roll holder Holder plate Printer Switch cover Screws Rubber feet Roll paper Connector cover A CD-ROM Installation sheet [Options] AC adapter STAR, Adapter PS60A-24A PoweredUSB cable (Y cable) PoweredUSB 24V to USB-B & HOSIDEN-M USB cable STAR, USB Cable 1.
– 3 – 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature 2-1. U Model Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Control panel Features LED indicators to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer.
– 4 – 2-2. PU Model Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper.
– 5 – 2-3. 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.
– 6 – 3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the USB/Power edUSB Cable to the Printer 3-1-1. U Model Af fix the ferrite core onto the USB interface cable and pass the cable through the cable support as shown. Then, connect the USB interface cable to the printer .
– 7 – 3-1-2. PU Model CAUTION Make sur e that the printer is turned off befor e connecting the Power edUSB cable (Y cable) or Power edUSB cable (straight type). (1) According to the cable used, install the connector cover onto the printer to prevent improper cable connections.
– 8 – (2) Connect the interface cable to the printer as shown. When using the USB cable, secure the cable with the hook. USB cable PoweredUSB cable (Y cable) PoweredUSB cable (straight type) Note:.
– 9 – 3-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit Y ou 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 30 PoweredUSB for details about the type of modular plug that is required.
– 10 – 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. Cover open lever Roll paper 1) Push the cover open lever , and open the printer cover .
– 11 – 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 r oll with a 57.
– 12 – W ARNING • 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 pr ogr ess, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in pr ogr ess.
– 13 – 3-4. Connecting the USB/Power edUSB Cable to the PC 3-4-1. U Model Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. Note: The dialog shown below may appear on your PC screen if you.
– 14 – Note: The dialog shown below may appear on your PC screen if your PC is running W indows 98 or Me, and if you turn ON the power of the printer for the first time while the PC and the printer are con- nected with the USB/PoweredUSB cable.
– 15 – 3-6. Connecting the Power Cord 3-6-1. U Model Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned of f. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.
– 16 – 3-6-2. PU Model Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter , make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer are turned of f. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.
– 17 – Power switch 3-7. T urning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-6. (1) T urn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer .
– 18 – 4. Attaching the Accessories The following accessories do not necessarily have to be attached. Attach them if necessary . • Holding plate • Rubber feet • Switch cover 4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate (1) Attach the holding plate to the printer .
– 19 – 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 com- pletely wiped off before attaching the rub- ber feet. (2) Push the cover open lever , and open the printer cover .
– 20 – 4-3. Switch Cover Installation It is not necessary to install the switch cover . Only install it if it is necessary for you. By installing the switch cover , the following become possible. • Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake.
– 21 – 5. Thermal Roll Paper Specification When consumable parts have run out, use those specified below . 5-1. Roll paper specification Thermal paper Thickness: 65~85 µ m (excluding Mitsubishi HiT ec F5041) W idth: 79.
– 22 – 5-2-2. PU Model Note: Access the following URL for the information of the recommended paper . http://www .star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm Manufacturer Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited Mitsubishi HiTec Pa- per Flensburg GmbH Oji Paper Co., Ltd. Nippon Paper Industries Kanzaki Specialty Papers Inc.
– 23 – 6. Control Panel and Other Functions 6-1. Contr ol Panel 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) 3 FEED button 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON. 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) Indicates various errors in combination with POWER lamp.
– 24 – 2) Non-recoverable errors Error Description Head thermistor error Board thermistor error VM voltage error VCC voltage error EEPROM error USB error CPU error RAM error POWER Lamp Flashes at 0.5-second intervals Flashes at 2-second inter- vals Off Flashes at 1-second inter- vals Flashes at 0.
– 25 – 6-3. Self-Printing T est Printing T urn the power ON while holding the FEED button depressed. T est printing is performed. The version number and printer settings are printed. After the printer starts printing, release your hand from the FEED button.
– 26 – 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.
– 27 – 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 . W ARNING Since working on the cutter may be danger ous, be sur e to turn off the printer first. (1) Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer .
– 28 – (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.
– 29 – 8. Periodical Cleaning Printed characters may become partially unclear due to accumulated paper dust and dirt. T o 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 .
– 30 – E C R3 R4 R3 = 3.5k Ω R4 = 300 Ω B Modular plug 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.
– 31 – 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.
– 32 – 10. Specifications 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 .
– 33 – 10-4. Electrical Characteristics 10-4-1. U Model (1) Input V oltage 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (2) Current Consumption Operating: Approx. 40 W (at ASCII printing) Stand-by: Approx. 3 W 10-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting frequency Max.
– 34 – (4) Power Connector Notes: • When using a printer power supply other than the optional AC adapter (PS60A-24A series), be sure that the following cautions are observed. • Use a power supply of DC 24 V ± 5% and more than 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec.
– 35 – 10-4-3. PU Model (Power edUSB cable) When using the PoweredUSB cable, DC 24 V must be supplied to the printer from the system. Use a power supply for the printer that meets the following requirements.
– 36 – (%RH) 34 ° C90% RH 40 ° C65% RH 45 ° C50% RH 90 80 60 40 20 10 01 0 2 0 Temperature ( ° C) Operating environment range Relative humidity Operating temperature and humidity range 30 40 50 10-5.
– 37 – 10-6. Reliability 1) Life Mechanical: 20 million lines Head: 100 million pulses, 100 km (±15% max. average head resistance fluctuation) For 2-color printing, 50 million pulses, 50 km (±15% max.
– 38 – 1 1. DIP Switch Settings There are DIP switches located on the bottom of the PU model printers and various settings can be performed as shown in the following table. When changing the settings, use the following procedure. Note: For U model printers, the DIP switch settings do not need to be performed.
2006.12.31 Printed in China, 80870492CD 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 follo wing URL http://www .star-m.jp/ eng/dl/dl02.
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