Hardware Manual TSP650 SERIES - STAR
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1. 2 Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers etc Do not connect this to a telephone Power connector AC For connection of the AC adapter Never unplug the AC adapter while the printer is on Le a Ei Interface connector For connection to a host computer 3 Setup the Cable to the PC Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC ing Connect 3 1 3 1 1 Ay Mii 3 1 2 RS 232C Interface Cable Connect the RS aa Q N ian c N fa io O a a0 oO oO S q m oO g QO N N E Kan po AACN port of your PC 7 3 1 3 USB Interface Cable an Minn Gey a mM N ioe ie 2 E 9 o S q O m N D D Z Q S QO J a 3 HH 3 1 4 Ethernet Interface cable Anna Wh Ai Connect the ethernet interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC 3 2 Connecting the Cable to the Printer Note that the interface cable is not provided Please use a cable that meets specifications 4 CAUTION Before connecting disconnecting the interface cable make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off Also make sure the power c2. 53 SO
3. 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 USB mode Printer class Vendor class 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Printer class Valid Invalid Vendor class Invalid Valid 1 8 Should not be changed Should be set to on ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode DIP SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2 1 2 2 Always ON Should be set to on 2 4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on 40 11 4 EthernetInterface Model ONION oe OON No 123 45 67 8 No 1 2 3 4 DIP SW 1 DIP SW 2 DIP SW 1 Switch 1 1 Command emulation ON Star Mode OFF ESC POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on The functions of switches 1 2 through 1 8 will change according to the command emulation that has been set using switche 1 1 1 Star Line Mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always ON 1 2 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Should not be changed
4. A A Because the thermal print head is hot immediately after printing do not touch it Static electricity can damage the thermal print head To protect the thermal print head from static electricity do not touch it This symbol is placed near the cutter Never touch the cutter blade as you could injure your fingers This symbol is placed near the peripheral drive connector Do not connect this to a telephone AWARNING 1 2 Do not touch the cutter blade e 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 e The printer cover can be opened when replacing the paper However since the cutter blade is on the inside of the printer cover be careful not to place your face or hands too close to the cutter blade During and immediately after printing the area around the thermal head is very hot Do not touch it as you could be burned ACAUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with your hand Do not push the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progress or when the auto cutter is operating Do not push out paper while the printer cover is closed The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged Do not touch them w
5. Emulation Star Line T INIT Reset Enable BUSY All A 1 5 6 7 SB Invalid Memory Switch 43210 HEX 0000 lt 1 gt 0000000000000000 0000 lt 2 gt 0000000000000000 0000 lt 3 gt 0000000000000000 0000 lt 4 gt 0000000000000000 0000 6 3 2 Hexadecimal Dump Mode Place the thermal paper roll on the printer Open the printer cover then turn the power on while holding the FEED button When the cover is closed HEX DUMP PRINTING is printed and the printer enters the Hexadecimal Dump Mode Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code This function allows you to check ifa control code sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not The final line is not printed if its data is less than one full line However if the FEED button is pushed the final line is printed To turn off the mode it is necessary to turn off the printer completely xxx HEX DUMP PRINTING 00 01 02 03 04 05 G 7 seeeeeee 08 09 0A OB OC OD GE OF cane uae i 1i 12 13 1415 16 th naear 18 17 1A 1B iC iD LE IF uaa 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 RSIR 28 297 2A 2B 2C 20 2E 2F Okt 7 30 31 32 33 34 35 34 37 01234567 38 39 3A 3B 3C OA Ba 23 5 7 Adjusting the Near end Sensor Use the following procedure to adjust the near end sensor so it is compatible with the size of paper roll you are using Open the printer cover
6. Determine the diameter of the paper roll you are using and find the required setting in the table below Insert the tip ofa ballpoint pen or similar object into the hole of the adjuster and then push and slide the adjuster to the desired setting When changing the setting make sure that the position of the hole is aligned with the align ment mark indicated by the arrow Level 2 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Horizontal Layout Vertical Layout or Wall Mount 24 Adjustment value according to the paper you are using Paper Width Horizontal standard Layout Vertical Layout or Wall Mount um 12 A inner diameter 918 B outer di 12 A inner diameter 018 B outer di ameter core roll paper ameter core roll paper Detected diameter Remaining paper Detected diameter Remaining paper C mm length m C mm length m Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 65 Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx 023 29 2 5 6 3 23 29 29 6 3 85 Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx 23 29 1 9 4 8 023 029 1 9 4 8 Notes 1 The adjuster is factory set at level 1 A 2 The detected diameter and remained paper length given in the table are calculated values and there are L y some variances depending on the rolled state of the paper the actual mechanism or the printing pa
7. etc Do not connect it to a telephone Use cables which meet the following specifications Peripheral Drive Connector Modular plug Pin Signal Function 1 0 No name direc Modular plug MOLEX 90075 0007 tion AMP641337 or BURNDY B 66 4 Shield 1 FG Frame ground i ae 2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT o 3 24 V Drive power OUT 4 24 V Drive power OUT _ 5 DRD2 Drive signal 2 OUT 6 DRSNS Sense signal IN Drive circuit The recommended drive unit is shown below Peripheral drive connector E 1 With shield i 2 l TRI D1 L1 i Peripheral unit Fan yen 24 y L 7824 R3 4 7 KQ ae TR D2 F iaw 6 1 5 it o 6 P Modular M GND Peripheral jack connector unit2 mm 5V oi Compulsion 6 no switch R2 Frame ground Printer side lt gt User side 50 Reference 2SD 1866 Circuit Configuration e Sain Drive Output 24 V Max 1 0 A TRI TR2 Transistor 2SD 1866 or equivalent R1 10 kQ R2 33 kQ 1 Peripheral units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously To drive them continuously set the duty cycle ratio to 20 or less excluding an externally connected buzzer The following external buzzer is available as an option External buzzer model RMB 24 Voltage rating 24V Average consumption current Max 21 mA at 24V Sound pressure Min 75 dB at 1 m Lead wires red black Never us
8. 1 Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover 2 While observing the direction of the roll set the paper roll into the hollow and pull on the leading edge of the paper toward you 4 CAUTION Do not pull out the end of the paper diagonally as it will cause the paper to become jammed or skewed Paper roll 3 Push down both sides of the printer cover to close Note Make sure that the printer coveris securely closed 4 Tear Bar Model Tear off the paper as shown Auto Cutter Model If the printer cover is closed after turning on the power the cutter operates automatically and the front end of the paper is cut Tear Bar Model sJan 3 7 2 Using 57 5 mm Width Paper Roll When using a paper roll with 57 5 mm width install the supplied paper guide on the printer To change the effective print width roll paper width change the setting at memory switch configuration Utility For details on the setting of the memory switches refer to the software manual located in the Documents folders on the CD ROM Insert the paper guide along the groove in the unit as shown Note After using a paper roll with a width of 57 5 mm do not change to a paper roll with a width of 79 5 This is because the printer head has deteriorated as a result of a portion of the head having been in direct contact with the platen io Caution Symbol a AN These labels are located near the thermal print head
9. A DTR DSR communication mode Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or disabled Space Receive enabled Mark Receive disabled The busy condition can be changed by using Memory switch as follows Memory SW Printer status 4 4 OFF ON 1 During the period from when the power is turned on includ ing resetting using the interface BUSY BUSY to when the printer is ready to receive data 2 During the self printing BUSY BUSY 3 When the cover is open BUSY 4 During the paper feeding by FEED button 5 When the printer stops printing due to a paper end BUSY BUSY 6 During macro executing standby status 7 When an error has occurred BUSY 8 When thereceive buffer becomes full BUSY BUSY BUSY B X On X Off Communication Mode Always space except during following conditions e Period between reset and communication ena bled e During self printing 21 24 N C Not used 25 INIT IN When DIP Switch 3 8 OFF Status of this signal is not checked When DIP Switch 3 8 ON This is an externally reset signal A space above 1 ms pulse width engages reset D sub 25 Pin 47 13 3 Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections Printer side Host side 25 pin 9 pin TXD 2 ae E 2 o3 TXD RXD 304 o3 o2 RXD RTS 404 o4 o
10. Command emulation ON Star Mode OFF ESC POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on The functions of switches 1 2 through 1 8 will change according to the command emulation that has been set using switche 1 1 1 Star mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always ON 1 2 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Invalid Valid 1 8 Should not be changed Should be set to on 2 ESC POS mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always OFF 1 2 Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Invalid Valid 1 8 Should not be changed Should be set to on ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to t
11. In Out Datal Datal 4 In Out Data2 Data2 5 In Out Data3 Data3 6 In Out Data4 Data4 7 In Out Data5 Data5 8 In Out Data6 Data6 9 In Out Data7 Data7 10 Out nAck PtrClk 11 Out Busy PtrBusy Data3 7 12 Out PError AckDataReq Data2 6 13 Out Select Xflag Data1 5 14 HostBusy 15 16 Signal GND Signal GND 17 Frame GND Flame GND 18 OUT 5 V 5 V 19 30 Twisted Pair Return Twisted Pair Return 31 In nInit nInit 32 Out nFault nDataAvail Data0 4 33 External GND 34 35 36 In nSelectIn 1284Active Note 1 The prefix n on the signal name refers to low active signals If the host does not have any one of the signal lines listed above two way communication fails 2 For interfacing signal lines should always use twisted pair cables with the return sides connected to the signal ground level 19 36 1 18 This connector mates with an Amphenol 57 30360 connector Parallel interface connector printer side 44 13 RS 232C Serial Interface 13 1 Interface Specifications Data transmission method Baud rate Word length Signal polarity MARK 1 bO Asynchronous serial interface Selectable from 4800 9600 19200 38400 bps Refer to 11 DIP Switch Setting Start bit 1 bit D
12. Max 20 6 Control Panel and Other Functions 6 1 Control Panel POWER lamp Green LED att 2 Lights when the power is ON POWER ERROR FEED ERROR lamp Red LED Indicates various errors in combination f with POWER lamp 1 FEED button ERROR lamp Red LED FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper POWER lamp Green LED 6 2 Errors 1 Recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp E R R O R Recovery Conditions Lamp Head high temperature Flashes at 0 5 sec OFF Automatically recovered after the detection ond intervals print head has cooled Cover open error ON ON Automatically recovered by clos ing the printer cover Paper out error ON Flashesat0 5sec Automatically recovered byload ond intervals ing anew paper roll then closing the printer cover Paper near end ON Flashes at 2 sec Indicators show that the paper ond intervals end is approaching but the printer continues to print Paper cut error OFF Flashes at 0 125 Recoveredifthe cutter returns to second intervals the home position after turning the power OFF and ON See Notes 1 and 2 Link disconnection detec Flashes at 2 second Flashes at 2 sec Connect an Ethernet cable For tion 1 intervals ond intervals details see section 3 2 5 Eth ernet Interface Cable 1 Ethernet interface model only Note 1 Ifthe cutter doesnt return to the home position or
13. doesn t perform the initial move ment it cannot be recovered See 8 3 Releasing a Locked Cutter Auto Cutter Mode only on page 25 for details 2 Ifthe paper is jammed turn the power off clear the jammed paper then turn the power ON sije 2 Non recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Recovery Conditions Lamp Flash access error OFF Flashes at 0 5 This is not a recoverable error second intervals EEPROM error OFF Flashes at 0 75 This is not a recoverable error second intervals SRAM error OFF Flashes at 1 sec This is not a recoverable error ond intervals Head thermistor error OFF Flashes at 1 5 This is not a recoverable error second intervals Power voltage error OFF Flashes at 2 sec This is not a recoverable error ond intervals Note 1 Ifa non recoverable error occurs turn the power OFF immediately 2 When Power supply error occurs there is a possibility that the power supply unit has a trouble For other non recoverable errors please consult the dealer for repairs 3 6 3 Self Printing 6 3 1 Test Printing Place the thermal paper roll on the printer 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 memory switch settings etc xxx TSPB50 Ver1 0 Interface Parallel Dip Switch 1 Sw 12345678 On RE Off Dip Switch 1 Detail
14. the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode DIP SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2 1 2 2 E Always ON Should be set to on 2 4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on 42 H Initializing Settings Set the push switch as described below to initialize the setting information Push the switch for one to five seconds while running under normal operating mode The green andred LEDs will flash with a regular pattern After that push the switch once again in that state to turn OFF both of the red and green LEDs This will return the settings of the interface board to their default or ex factory set tings After the interface board has been initialized the printer will automatically reboot itself HM LED Display Green Lights when other party connection is recognized as 1 OOBASE TX Red Lights when packets are received 43 12 Parallel Interface The two way parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 compatibility mode and nibble mode Contact your dealer for details Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode Pin No Direction Compatibility Mode MibBIS Mode Signal Name Signal Name 1 In nStrobe Host Clock 2 In Out Data0 Data0 3
15. this device affix it to the interface cable Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulationst This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada Trademark acknowledgments TSP650 Star Micronics Co Ltd Notice e All rights reserved Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without STAR s express permission is forbidden e The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice e All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press However should any errors be detected STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them e The above notwithstanding STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual e Copyright 2007 2010 Star Micronics Co Ltd TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Unpacking and Installation sicisecccssccecisssvesscoesssessesssoesssossasssssasssssssssensssosssssnossosesssssoensssosesstoessssosssesoessisonss 1 l 1 Unpacking cece Sats E IR Ea ae SORE 1 1 2 Choosing a place for the Printet z ccsss cc aasosceneevainenseunascadans cern anandeddeubanecsnetnatecnsancesaanmacetacsnerenasantans 2 2 Parts Identification and Nomenclature seeseesoesooeseesoescossoesoesooesoesseseoesoessessossossseesossooeseesossooesossoesoossoese 3
16. use it for long periods Because of this you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access When an Switch blind is affixed to the printer above the power switch the ON OFF marks of the power switch may be hidden If this occurs remove the power cord from the outlet to turn the printer OFF 10 3 6 Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug See Modular plug on page 50 for details about the type of modular plug that is required Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs A CAUTION Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer 4 CAUTION Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector Failure to observe this may result in damage to the printer Also for safety purposes do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a chance it may carry peripheral voltage a Ge 3 7 Loading the Paper Roll 3 7 1 Using 79 5 mm Width Paper Roll 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
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19. 7 RTS CTS 50 o5 o8 CTS DSR 6 o o6 o6 DSR SG 70 o7 o5 SG DTR 200 4 o8 01 DCD INIT 250 020 o4 DTR X ae Ko Note Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length 48 14 USB and Ethernet Interface 14 1 USB Interface Specifications 1 General Specification Conforms to USB 2 0 Specifications 2 Communication Speed USB Full Speed Mode 12 Mbps 3 Communication Method USB Bulk Transmission Mode 4 Power Specifications USB Self power Function 5 Connector USB Up Stream Port Connector USB Type B 14 2 Ethernet Interface Specifications 1 General Specification Conforms to IEEE802 3 2 Communication Media 10 Base T 100 Base TX 3 Communication Speed 10 100 Mbps 4 Protocol TCP IP 5 TCP IP detail ARP RARP BOOTP DHCP LPR 9100 HTTP TELNET FTP 6 Connector RJ 45 8 pin modular Note Factory set login password for administrator One of the following protocols may be used for changing the settings on this product HTTP web TELNET or FTP To do so it is necessary to log in using an adminis trator account for the product Use the following administrator account information on HTTP web TELNET or FTP Administrator account name root required Password public required The password may be changed after logging in 49 15 Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit Peripheral unit drive circuit connector only connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers
20. Should be set to on 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Valid Invalid 1 8 NSB function 2 Valid Invalid ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode 2 NSB Function When this function is enabled status information is sent automatically whenever the printer enters into reverse forwarding mode For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode 41 2 ESC POS mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always OFF 1 2 Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Valid Invalid 1 8 Should not be changed Should be set to on ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when
21. THERMAL PRINTER TSP650 SERIES Hardware Manual Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U S A FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard this equipment requires a shielded cable For RF interference suppression if a ferrite core is provided with
22. able plug is disconnected from the AC outlet 3 2 1 Parallel Interface Cable 1 Make sure the printer is turn off 2 Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration 3 Pass the fastener through the ferrite core 4 Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it Use scissors to cut off any excess Ferrite core 5cm Interface cable 5 Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer 6 Fasten the connector clasps Parallel interface cable 3 2 2 RS 232C Interface Cable 1 Make sure the printer is turn off L CAUTION Before connecting disconnecting the interface cable 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 2 Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer 3 Tighten the connector screws RS 232C interface cable 3 2 3 USB Interface Cable Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make sure to pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration 3 2 4 Connecting Ethernet Cable If a ferrite core is included install the ferrite core onto the Ethernet cable according to the following procedure to prevent electrical noise If a ferrite core is not included perform steps 1 and 5 only When using an Ethernet ca
23. at the printer cover is locked properly Thermal head A AN These labels are located near the thermal print head Because the thermal print head is hot immediately after printing do not touch it Static electricity can damage the thermal print head To protect the thermal print head from static electricity do not touch it This symbol is placed near the cutter Never touch the cutter blade as you could injure your fingers This symbol is placed near the peripheral drive connector Do not connect this to a telephone gt amp 26 8 3 Releasing a Locked Cutter Auto Cutter Mode only If the auto cutter locks up set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer and then set the power switch to ON to turn the printer back on A typical locked cutter will be restored when you restart the printer If restarting the printer does not release the locked cutter follow the steps below AWARNING Since working on the cutter may be dangerous be sure to turn off the printer first 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer Remove the front cover to reveal the auto cutter Remove any jammed paper Note Becareful not to damage the printer while removing any jammed paper Since the thermal print head is particularly sensitive be sure not to touch it Insert a Philips screwdriver into the manual op eration hole on the side of the cutter and turn it in the direction of th
24. ata bit 7 or 8 bits selectable Parity bit Odd even or none selectable Stop bit 1 bit length RS 232C MARK Logic 1 3 V to 15 V SPACE Logic 0 3 V to 15 V b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 SPACE 0 ad l lels A Start bit B Data bit C Parity bit D Stop bit 45 13 2 RS 232C Connector Pin No Signal Direction Function name 1 F GND Frame ground 2 TXD OUT Transmission data 3 RXD IN Receive data 4 RTS OUT Always SPACE 5 N C Not used 6 DSR IN 1 STAR Mode Not used 2 ESC POS Mode When DIP Switch 3 7 OFF A DTR DSR communication mode Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or disabled Space Receive enabled Mark Receive disabled except when transmitting data by DLE EOT and GS a B X ON X OFF communication mode Status of this signal is not checked When DIP Switch 3 7 ON This is an externally reset signal A space above 1 ms pulse width engages reset 7 S GND Signal ground 8 19 N C Not used 20 DTR OUT 1 STAR Mode A DTR DSR communication mode Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or disabled Space Receive enabled Mark Receive disabled B X ON X OFF communication mode Always space except during following conditions e Period between reset and communication ena bled e During self printing 46 Signal name Pin No Direction Function 2 ESC POS Mode
25. ble that is 10 m or less shielded cable is recommended 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Install the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below 3 Pass the fastener through the ferrite core 4 Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it Use scissors to cut off any excess 10cm maximum Ethernet cable Ferrite core 5 Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer Ethernet interface board IFBD HE05 Ethernet interface board IFBD HE07 Link disconnection detection feature The Ethernet interface model is equipped with a link disconnection detection feature If the printer is turned on when an Ethernet cable is not connected to it the POWER and ERROR lamps are simultaneously turned on and off at 2 second intervals to indicate the disconnection Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable from a PC or hub to the printer and then turn the printer on 3 3 Installing the Printer Software Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software which are stored on the supplied CD ROM The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below Windows XP SP2 or later Windows Vista Windows 7 1 Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM Drivers and Utilities into the CD ROM drive 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 4 The dialog shown in the ill
26. cations siiiiincnacnniccnussannduanainumnmnd ESTESE NESTEEN AK RTE EUSTE COs TESSEN OSESE EEES 29 10 1 General Specifications seneese eaei R EE eE REE a EE EEE RNR REEERE RERE 29 102 Auto Cutter Specifications ssia a deal O E E A RETE At 30 10 3 MAG ACG si ovary enri e aa E E anid a e a E 30 10 4 Electrical Characteristics AC adapter sseessessesseessessssseessessssorsseessesorsseessessrsseesseserssresseseso 30 10 5 Environmental Reg it mMEntS siisii iunt s eeir ENa EEE EEEE EE EER 31 10 6 Reliability Specifications ccs ciraacencswanceaesandeeansyansadennndsenecwanepncsiad cennssien dbegoanasendavententynad taaeasuaseneunas 32 LL Dip Switch Setting sccscsscscscssesisescssccectssesscaicoesssesccsssensssesoassessossassesssessasobosasnossssosss ssas osais saos osais 33 11 1 Parallel Interface MiG Ge i1540sccedeceravesssahoasssnabavasdabnosapeasoeesdaanpoads Erra arD EENE E OSEE EEES 34 11 2 RS 232C Interface Mod l icixccriedencopanceatsaaddeantpnasace dnd tued uaanaaainaddeasensastatemtadesdbpandadtiaadtieensaamncnians 36 11 3 USB Interface Model sisrrengn a E AEE 39 11 4 EthernetInterface Model vitinieictesstisenelistitilin delviilsistiaelcitiisiissWeidaastiin deldsiistiinud 41 M2 Paralel nerta CE eeina cosccsecasiscveceekccdecseeceve to easevesaveseseceahssteds saveseteassesesesasesecestuscecesecesetenssaees 44 13 RS 232 Serial INterlace csiescssessissssssnnecssessvsssvesenecesecsvsssovsndesecdecsavedavesesecesesssesueac
27. cept for paper Temperature Humidity 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 RH without condensation However the combination of 40 C and 90 RH no condensation is considered the worst value regarding high temperatures and humidity 31 10 6 Reliability Specifications 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 aver age head resistance fluctuation Auto cutter 1 million cuttings provided the paper thickness is between 65 and 85 um lt Conditions gt Average printing ratio 12 5 Recommended thermal paper 65 um 2 MCRF 60 million lines The Mean Cycle Between Failure MCBF is defined to be the overall failure cycle which includes random or wear failures that occur until the printer reaches its mechanical life of 20 million lines As the mechanical remains at 20 million lines the MCBF of 60 million lines does not in dicate its useful life 3 Auto Cutter Life 1 million cuttings provided the paper thickness is between 65 and 85 um All the reliability values indicated above are based on the use of the recommended thermal paper No reliability can be guaranteed for the use of non recommended thermal paper 32 11 Dip Switch Setting Two DIP switches are provided at the bottom of the printer and can be set as given in the table below Be sure to set the power swi
28. e IEEE1284 10 4 Electrical Characteristics AC adapter 1 Input 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 2 Output DC 24 V 5 3 Current Consumption DC 24 V at room temperature Standby Approx 0 15 A ASCII printing Approx average 1 7 A Approx 17 5 printing rate 100 print duty Approx peak 9 0 A Solid printing Approx average 5 0 A Continuous solid printing should be 10 seconds or less 4 Power Connector Pin Function No 1 Drive power 24 V 2 Signal GND 3 N C Shell Frame ground lt Viewed from Connector Surface gt Note e When usinga printer power supply other than the optional AC adapter PS60A 24 series be sure that the following cautions are observed e Use a power supply of DC 24 V 5 and more than 2 0 A 5 0 A Load 10 sec Min with SELV output and LPS or Class 2 output approved by IEC60950 e Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise Take the appropri ate measures to protect against electrostatic AC line noise etc 30 10 5 Environmental Requirements 1 Operating Temperature Humidity RH 90 80 2 3 E 60 x oO 2 3 40 Oo X 20 10 5 C to 45 C 10 to 90 RH without condensation 34 C90 RH _ p 4 40 C65 RH et oc oc 45 C50 RH Operating environment range 10 20 30 40 50 Temperature C Operating temperature and humidity range 2 Transport storage ex
29. e arrow shown on the right until the rear cover is opened Open the printer cover remove any jammed paper and then reinstall the paper roll Install the front cover and then set the power switch to ON 97 Front cover Auto cutter Drive Knife Thermal Head Drive Knife Thermal Head 9 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 Such cleaning is recommended to be carried out once six month or one million lines 9 1 Cleaning the Thermal Head To remove the dark paper dust that has accumulated on the thermal head surface wipe it clean with cotton swab or soft cloth dipped in alcohol ethanol methanol or isopropyl alcohol Note 1 The thermal head is easily damaged so clean it with a soft cloth taking care not to scratch it Note 2 Do not attempt to clean the thermal head immediately after printing when the thermal head is hot Note 3 Beware of the risk of damaging the thermal head as a result of static electric ity that may be created during cleaning Note 4 Turn the power ON only after the alcohol has dried completely 9 2 Cleaning the Rubber Roller Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the dust that may have accumulated on the rubber roller Rotate the plate
30. e the external buzzer command if you connect a device such as a cash drawer other than an external buzzer It could damage the connected device and the printer circuit Refer to the separate Programmer s Manual for details on commands The status of the compulsion switch can be known from the status command Refer to the separate Programmer s Manual for details Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24 Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 Ta 25 C are Average Rectified Current Io 1A Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 Ta 25 C are Collector current Ic 2 0 A 51 16 Memory Switch Settings Each memory switch is stored in EEPROM For details on the functions and settings of memory switches please consult the dealer The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches Hexadecimal Memory Switch Code 0 0000 1 0000 2 0000 3 0000 4 0000 5 0000 6 0000 7 0000 8 0000 9 0000 AWARNING Changing the memory switch settings can cause the printer to fail to operate cor rectly 52 17 Release History Date Rev No Month Day Contents Year Rev 1 0 09 30 2007 New Release Rev 1 2 07 30 2010 Page 6 Added the description about the Ethernet interface board IFBD HE07 Rev 1 21 09 30 2010 Page 8 Added the description about Windows 7 Rev 1 22 09 22 2011 Rev 1 23 04 26 2012
31. g excessive stress on the connector at the printer 4 Notes on Using the Auto Cutter 1 To print after a cut feed 1 mm 8 dot line or more of paper 2 Ifthe cutter is not in its home position after an error first eliminate the cause of the error then turn the power back ON 3 A margin of 5mm or more is recommended from the end of the printed area to the cutting position 4 Do not attempt to remove the paper during a cut as this can cause a paper jam 15 4 Attaching the Accessories The following accessories are necessary when mounting the printer to a wall e Holder plate and two flangeless screws The following accessories are necessary when positioning the printer vertically e Four rubber feet The following accessories do not necessarily have to be attached Attach it if necessary e Switch cover 4 1 Attaching the Holder Plate e The holder plate is attached to the printer using the included screws and is hooked onto screws that are installed into the wall e The screws on the wall are not included Use commercially available screws 4 mm diameter that are suitable for the wall material wood steel beam concrete etc e The printer s weight is approximately 2 4 kg when the largest diameter roll paper is loaded Use screws on the wall that have both shear strength and pulling out strength to withstand a force of at least 12 kgf 118 N Precautions regarding installation A CAUTION Thi
32. ght the printer and ask them to supply the missing part Note that it is a good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materials just in case you need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date 1 2 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 v Choose a firm level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration v The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed v Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two v Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight v Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat v Make sure that the surrounding area is clean dry and free of dust v Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet It should not be on the same electric circuit as copiers refrigerators or other appliances that cause power spikes v Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid v This device employs a DC motor and switches that have an electrical contact point Avoid using the device in environments where silicon gas can become volatile v When disposing of the printer obey local regulations A WARNING v Shut down your equipment immediately if it produce
33. he separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode 36 DIP SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2 1 2 2 2 3 Always ON Should be set to on 2 4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on meye The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switch No 3 ee aS Then secure it with the screws 6 Turn on the printer and all components connected to it Turn off the printer and all components connected to it Remove the 2 screws Remove the serial interface board unit Change the setting of the DIP switches Replace the serial interface board unit OFF No 1234567 8 DIP SW 3 DIP switch 3 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on except for switches 7 and 8 DIP SW 3 Switch Function ON OFF 1 3 Baud Rate See table below 3 3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits 3 4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled 3 5 Parity Odd Even 3 6 Handshake DTR DSR XON XOFF 3 7 Should not be changed Should be set to E 3 8 off Baud Rate Switch 3 1 Switch 3 2 4800BPS OFF ON 9600BPS ON ON 19200BPS ON OFF 38400BPS OFF OFF 38 11 3 USB Interface Model OA a ONT No 123 45 6 7 8 No 1 2 3 4 DIP SW 1 DIP SW 2 DIP SW 1 Switch 1 1 Command emulation ON Star Mode OFF ESC POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on The functions of switches 1 2 through 1 8 will change acco
34. ith metal objects sandpaper etc Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element becomes soiled by being touched with your hands Do not touch the thermal head heating element There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from static electricity Never directly touch the IC The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be guaranteed if any paper other than that recommended is used In particular paper containing Na K C1 may drastically reduce the working life of the thermal head Please exercise caution Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from condensation etc sJan 9 Aprinted piece of thermal paper may become electrically charged If the printer is placed vertically or mounted on a wall the cut piece of paper may stick to the printer instead of falling Beware that this could cause a problem if you use a stacker that stores the pieces of paper that fall freely 10 Do not change the paper width during use The thermal printing head rubber roller and cutter wear differently according to the paper width This can cause the printing or cutter movement to malfunction 11 Do not transport the printer with its cover open and holding it by the cover 12 Do not forcibly pull on the interface cable power cable or cash drawer cable that is connected To detach a connector make sure to grasp it at the connector portion without applyin
35. n to clean the entire surface 9 3 Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area Clean the paper holder of debris dust paper particles glue etc that may have accumulated 28 10 Specifications 10 1 General Specifications 1 Printing method Direct line thermal printing 2 Print speed Max 1200 dots sec 150 mm sec 3 Dot density 203 dpi 8 dots mm 0 125 mm dot 4 Printing width Max 72 mm 5 Number of print columns 48 12 x 24 dots 6 Paper feed method Friction feed 7 Paper roll Refer to chapter 5 for details on the recommended paper roll Paper width 79 5 0 5 or 57 5 0 5 mm Roll diameter 83 mm or less 8 Overall dimension 142 W x203 5 D x 132 H mm 9 Weight Auto cutter model 1 72 kg without roll paper Tear bar model 1 56 kg without roll paper 10 Noise Auto cutter model Approx 50 dB Tear bar model Approx 53 dB fi A ul eS a an n _ y 29 10 2 Auto Cutter Specifications 1 Cutting Modes Partial cut leaves one uncut portion in center of paper 2 Cutting Duty Min 3 seconds cut 3 Thickness of paper 0 065 0 085 mm 10 3 Interface RS 232C serial interface Two way parallel interfac
36. ns for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Invalid Valid 1 8 NSB function 2 Invalid Valid 2 ESC POS mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always OFF 1 2 Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Pin 31 INIT reset signal Valid Invalid 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Invalid Valid 1 8 Should not be changed Should be set to on ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode 34 2 NSB Function When this function is enabled status information is sent automatically whenever the printer enters into reverse forwarding mode For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode DIP SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2 1 2 2 5 Always ON Should be set to on 2 4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on 35 11 2 RS 232C Interface Model a OOOO TIT No 123 45 67 8 No 1 2 3 4 DIP SW 1 DIP SW 2 DIP SW 1 Switch 1 1
37. ose specified in the table below Note Access the following URL for the information of the recommended paper http www star m jp eng dl dl02 htm Make sure that the AC adapter specified in the table is used Use of consumable parts or AC adapter which are not specified in the table may result in damage to the printer fire or electric shock 5 1 Thermal Paper Roll 1 Paper roll specification Thermal paper Thickness 65 85 um excluding Mitsubishi HiTec F5041 Width 79 5 0 5 mm 57 5 0 5 mm when the paper roller holder is used Outer roll diameter 983 mm or less Take up paper roll width 801 mm or 581 mm when the paper roller holder is used Core outer inner diameter Core outer Core inner 618 1 mm 12 1 mm Printed surface Outer edge of roll Tail end handling Do not use paste or glue to secure the roll paper or its core Do not fold the tail end of the paper 19 2 Effective Print Width Paper Right Left Margin Effective Print Number of Print Width mm Width Columns 12 x 24 mm mm Font 79 5 0 5 3 75 72 48 57 5 40 5 Left 2 75 Right 3 75 51 34 Left Margin Effective Print Width Right Margin gt _ lt gt e i Paper Width gt 5 2 AC adapter option AC adapter which are not specified may result in damage to the printer fire or electric shock Model name PS60A 24 series Input 90 to 264 V AC 50 60 Hz Output DC24 V 5 2 0 A 5 0 A Load 10 sec
38. rding to the command emulation that has been set using switche 1 1 1 Star Line Mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always ON 1 2 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 USB mode Printer class Vendor class 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditions for BUSY buffer full 1 7 ASB function 1 Printer class Valid Invalid Vendor class Invalid Valid 1 8 NSB function 2 Printer class Valid Invalid Vendor class Invalid Valid ASB Function When this function is enabled status information is automatically sent to the host whenever the printer status changes such as when the cover is opened paper runs out or an error occurs For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode and ESC POS Mode 2 NSB Function When this function is enabled status information is sent automatically whenever the printer enters into reverse forwarding mode For information about automatic status information transmission refer to the separate Program mer s Manual Star Line Mode 39 2 ESC POS mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always OFF 1 2 Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on
39. rs weight is approximately 2 4 kg when the largest diameter roll paper is loaded e Use screws on the wall that have both shear strength and pulling out strength to withstand a force of at least 12 kgf 118 N 3 4 1 17 Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover Insert the roll paper as shown Attach the four rubber feet in the positions shown in the figure Ensure that any soiling has been completely wiped off before attaching the rubber feet 2 Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover 3 Insert the roll paper as shown 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 e Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake e Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch Install the switch cover as shown in the diagram below The power switch can be turned ON and OFF O by inserting a narrow instrument ball pen etc in the holes in the switch cover L CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods Because of this you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access 18 5 Consumable Parts and AC Adapter When consumable parts have run out use th
40. s caution indicates information that if ignored could lead to personal injury or property damage e Be sure to have qualified personnel install the specified screws and printer to the wall Star is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur as a result of improper installation misuse or modifications Especially when installing the printer at a high location make sure that the printer is securely installed to the wall If the printer is not installed securely and falls personal injury or damage to the printer may result e Make sure that the mounting surface and installation screws are strong enough to install the printer Securely install the printer so that the weight of the printer and any connected cables will not cause the printer to fall Otherwise personal injury or damage to the printer may result e Do not install the printer in an unstable location or a location that is exposed to vibration and shocks If the printer falls personal injury or damage to the printer may result 16 1 2 Attach the holding plate to the printer Then tighten the two screws that were supplied to secure it in place Position the printer over the screws etc on the wall and then slide it downward to set it in place After setting the printer in place check the screws on the wall again to make sure that they are able to support the printer s weight A CAUTION e The printe
41. s smoke a strange odor or unu sual noise Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice v Never attempt to repair this product yourself Improper repair work can be dangerous v Never disassemble or modify this product Tampering with this product may result in injury fire or electric shock 2 Parts Identification and Nomenclature 2 1 Cutter Model Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper Used to turn on off power to the printer Cover open lever Push 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 Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers etc Do not connect this to a telephone Power connector ox oeza For connection of the AC adapter Never unplug the AC adapter while the printer is on Interface connector For connection to a host computer 2 2 Tear Bar Model Cover open lever Printer cover Push 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 Open this cover to load or replace paper Power switch Used to turn on off power to the printer
42. t tern 3 If thick paper is used paper thickness between 80 um and 85 um the paper roll may loosen and cause variances in the detected values Therefore setting the adjuster to Level 2 is recommended Paper roll core 25 8 Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 8 1 Preventing 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 8 2 Removing Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs clear it as described below 1 Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer 2 Push the lever toward you to open the printer cover 3 Remove the jammed paper Note To prevent parts such as the thermal head or the rubber roller from damage or deformation do not forcibly pull on the paper with the printer cover closed 4 Position the paper roll straight and close the printer cover gently Note 1 Make sure that the paper is positioned straight If the printer cover is closed with the paper skewed a paper jam may result Note 2 Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides Do not try to close it by pressing down on the centre The cover may not lock properly 5 Set the power switch to on to turn on power to the printer Make sure that the ERROR LED is not lit Note While the ERRORLED islit the printer will not accept any commands suchas the print command so make sure th
43. tch to off before changing the settings It is recommended to use a pointed item like a pen or flat blade driver screw to change the settings The settings will become effective when the power switch is set to on again The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Remove the screw from the DIP switch blind Then take off the DIP switch blind as shown in the illustration below 3 Set the switches using a pointed tool such as a pen or flat blade screwdriver 4 Replace the DIP switch blind Then secure it with the screw The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer 433 11 1 Parallel Interface Model a OOOO TIT No 123 45 67 8 No 1 2 3 4 DIP SW 1 DIP SW 2 DIP SW 1 Switch 1 1 Command emulation ON Star Mode OFF ESC POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on The functions of switches 1 2 through 1 8 will change according to the command emulation that has been set using switch 1 1 1 Star mode Switch Function ON OFF 1 1 Command emulation Always ON 1 2 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 3 Should not be changed Should be set to on 1 4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1 5 Pin 31 INIT reset signal Valid Invalid 1 6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full conditio
44. ustration indicates that the pro cedure has been completed Click Finish i Star Micronics Printer Software Setup Completed the Star Micronics Printer Software Setup Wizard Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard The dialog that appears on the screen varies with your system This completes the installation of the printer software A message will appear prompting you to restart Restart Windows 3 4 Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note Before connecting disconnecting the AC adapter 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 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power cable Note Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable 2 Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer 3 Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet 4 CAUTION When disconnecting the cable take hold ofthe cable connector to pull it out Releasing the lock makes it easy to disconnect the connector Pulling the cable excessively could cause damage to the connector 3 5 Turning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3 4 Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up Power switch 4 CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to
45. vecdersabesuensesecenssaee 45 13 1 Interface SPC CIC SONS seca csxasacsacchsslastnonessecceddacsareansasachielassrusedaauenbsucaaueadascaxisetacdensasieusebessaayuens 45 1322 RS 232C Connectors assciviescosiesaccissssessteiessccaavssss dovdesasdasesesasieoetag casvas sssoadaues Cabasedsdiusauag SENEESE 46 13 3 Cable Connections rnense e aa twos eeu ata eee 48 14 USB atid Ethernet Intertacecicccciscicccsssescccescscccssssesteceseivecssesestscoscscessosseseedssecesssessesessosccessseseuseesesoceesdees 49 15 Peripheral Unit Drive Cir Cut scccccccscsssnasseoesssessessssesssnseensseccssnsnsnsvenssessnssines ssseedsssvendsoesssssseseseosisesoansiaes 50 DG Memory Switch CUI S ascii ssa decasicatysasenrnestassincauienstacnoussiesiusonme sieeiisietasseemuneteatonteaen ENR 52 17 Release ERISCONY ans cisstawrtaciesinsieias ates wiaenenuaa nae aaens eon ain nna 53 Please access the following URL http www star m jp eng dl d102 htm for the latest revision of the manual 1 Unpacking and Installation 1 1 Unpacking After unpacking the unit check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package Paper roll holder Holding plate Switch blind Paper roll CS CD ROM Rubber feet Printer a Setup sheets amp D Note Note The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configura tion Fig 1 1 Unpacking If anything is missing contact the dealer where you bou
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