Star Micronics SP500 User Manual

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DOT MATRIX PRINTER

SP500 SERIES

USER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

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. 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.

For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable.

This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.

Statement of

The Canadian Department of Communications

Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.

CE

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity

EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989

This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 50081-1/01.92 and EN 50082-1/01.92, following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989.

EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993

This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 60950, following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as of July 1993.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU.

Trademark acknowledgments

SP500 Series: Star Micronics Co., Ltd. ESC/POS: Seiko Epson Corporation

Notice

All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without STAR’s express permission is forbidden.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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.

The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

©Copyright 2002 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Outline ...............................................................................................................

1

2. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................

2

2-1.

Unpacking ..............................................................................................

2

2-2.

Locating the Printer ...............................................................................

3

2-3.

Handling Care ........................................................................................

3

2-4.

Maintenance ...........................................................................................

3

3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature ..............................................................

4

4. Connecting Cables and Power Cord ..................................................................

6

4-1.

Connecting the Interface Cable ..............................................................

6

4-2.

Connecting to a Peripheral Unit .............................................................

7

4-3.

Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................

8

4-4.

Turning Power On .................................................................................

9

4-5.

Attaching the Rear Cover .......................................................................

9

4-6.

Installing the cable ...............................................................................

10

4-7.

Switch Blind Installation .....................................................................

11

5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................

12

5-1.

Tear Bar Model ....................................................................................

12

5-2.

Auto Cutter Model ...............................................................................

15

5-3.

Installing the Roll Paper Guide ............................................................

18

6. Control Panel and Other Functions .................................................................

19

6-1.

Control Panel .......................................................................................

19

6-2.

Basic Indicators ....................................................................................

19

6-3.

Errors ...................................................................................................

20

6-4.

Adjustment Mode ................................................................................

22

Appendix A: General Specifications .................................................................

104

Power Supply Specifications ......................................................................

106

Appendix B: Serial Interface .............................................................................

107

B-1.

Pins and Signal Names ......................................................................

107

B-2.

Interface Connections ........................................................................

108

Appendix C: Parallel Interface ..........................................................................

109

C-1.

Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode .....................................

109

D-1.

Parallel Interface ................................................................................

111

Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ......................................................................

111

D-2.

Serial Interface ...................................................................................

112

Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings ..............................................................

114

Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit .....................................................

115

Appendix G: Adjusting the Dot Alignment Mode ...........................................

117

Appendix H: Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode .........................................

119

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1. Outline

The SP500 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments such as POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc.

The major features of the SP500 series are as follows:

1.Bi-directional printing at approx. 4 lines/sec.

2.Serial interface or parallel interface.

3.The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing.

4.Peripheral unit drive circuit enables control of external devices such as cash drawers.

SP5 1 2 M D 42

No. of print columns

42 : 42 columns (16.9 CPI)

Interface

D : Serial interface (RS-232C)

C : Parallel interface

Paper feed

M : Friction paper feed method

Mechanism

2 : Single color, 42 columns (16.9 CPI)

Printer type

1 : Tear bar type

4 : Auto cutter equipped type SP500 series printer

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2. Unpacking and Installation

2-1. Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.

Tear bar model

Auto cutter model

Printer

Printer

 

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V H

ERROR

FEED

POWER

 

ON

OF

F

 

ERRO ERROR

FE FEEDD

POW POWER

 

ON

 

ON

OF

F

 

OFF

Ribbon cartridge

Roll paper guide

Power cord

Rear cover

Switch blind

User’s manual

Fig. 2-1 Unpacking

If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought 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.

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2-2. Locating the Printer

 

When you locate your printer, keep the following tips in mind:

 

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1.

Protect your printer from excessive heat such as direct sunlight or heaters, and

 

keep it away from moisture and dust.

 

 

 

2.

Place the printer on a firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free.

 

3.

A steady power supply that is not subject to power surges should be connected

 

 

to the printer.

 

 

 

 

For example, do not connect it to the same circuit as a large, noise-producing

 

 

appliance such as a refrigerator or an air conditioner.

 

4.

Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s identifica-

 

 

tion plate.

 

5.

To disconnect the printer, the plug has to be disconnected from the wall socket,

 

 

which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to access.

2-3. Handling Care

1.Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit as these cause the printer to malfunction.

2.Do not attempt to print when either paper or ribbon cartridge is not located in the printer, otherwise the print head can be damaged.

3.Do not open the cover while printing.

4.Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it gets very hot.

5.Use only roll paper that is not glued to the core.

6.When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper before it runs out.

2-4. Maintenance

Essentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated with a modicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions. For example:

1.Keep your printer in a “comfortable” environment. Roughly speaking, if you feel comfortable, then the environment is suitable for your printer.

2.Do not subject the printer to physical shocks or excessive vibration.

3.Avoid over-dusty environments. Dust is the enemy of all precision mechanical devices.

4.To clean the exterior of the printer, use a cloth barely dampened with either water with a little detergent or a little alcohol, but do not allow any liquid to fall inside the printer.

5.The interior of the printer may be cleaned with a small cleaner or a com- pressed-air aerosol (sold for this purpose). When performing this operation, be sure not to bend or damage any cable connections or electronic components.

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3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature

Tear bar model

Cover

Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise.

Do not open the cover while printing.

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Control panel

Features one control switch and two indicators to indicate printer status.

ERROR

FEED

POWER

ON

OFF

Power switch

Turns printer power on and off.

Power connector

For connection of the power cord.

Interface connector

OFF

 

Connects the printer with

ON

 

host computer.

 

Peripheral unit drive circuit connector

Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone.

Fig. 3-1 External view of the printer (Tear bar model)

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Auto cutter model

 

 

 

 

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Cover

 

 

Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise.

 

 

 

 

Do not open the cover while printing.

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

RROR

 

F

Control panel

EED

P

 

OWER

Features one control switch and two indicators to indicate printer status.

V

H

ON

OFF

Power switch

Turns printer power on and off.

Power connector

 

Interface connector

 

For connection of

 

 

Connects the printer with

the power cord.

host computer.

OFF

ON

Peripheral unit drive circuit connector

Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone.

Fig. 3-2 External view of the printer (Auto cutter model)

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4. Connecting Cables and Power Cord

4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable

Note: 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.

(1)Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.

(2)In the case of a serial interface, tighten the connector screws. In the case of a parallel interface, fasten the connector clasps.

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OFF

ON

Serial interface cable

OFF

ON

Parallel interface cable

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4-2. 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 115 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.

Important!

Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections.

(1)Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.

Important!

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.

OFF

ON

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4-3. 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.

(1)Check the label on the back or bottom of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of the AC outlet. Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet.

(2)If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

(3)Plug the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet.

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OFF

ON

Important!

If the voltage shown on the label on the of your printer does not match the voltage for your area, contact your dealer immediately.

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4-4. Turning Power On

Make sure that the power cord has been connected as described in 4-3.

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(1) Set the power switch located on the right side of the printer to on.

 

 

The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up.

ERROR

FEED

POWER

ON

OFF

Power switch

Important!

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.

4-5. Attaching the Rear Cover

Attach the rear cover if necessary.

OFF

ON

OFF

O

N

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4-6. Installing the cable

Install the cable as shown in the diagram below.

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OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

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4-7. 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.

Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch.

Install the switch blind as shown in the diagram below.

ERROR

FEED

POWER

ON

OF

F

O

N

O

FF

 

The power switch can be turned ON (!) and OFF (O) by inserting a narrow instrument (ball pen etc) in the holes in the switch blind.

Important!

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.

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5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper

5-1. Tear Bar Model

5-1-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge

1 Turn off power to the printer.

 

 

 

Cover

 

 

 

 

2 Open the cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Do not touch the print head imme-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

diately after printing as it can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extremely hot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Do not touch the cutter blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· There is a cutter inside the pa-

ERROR

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

per outlet slot. Not only should

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EED

 

O

FF

 

 

 

ON

you not put your hand in the

P

OWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

F

F

 

paper outlet slot while printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power off

 

 

 

 

is in progress, never put your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hand into the outlet even when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printing is not in progress.

Fig. 5-1 Opening the cover

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Ribbon separator

Ribbon

Print head

cartridge

Ink ribbon

 

Ribbon feed knob

Notched part

3Place the ribbon cartridge in the direction shown in Fig. 5-2 and press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press down the cartridge while rotating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow.

4Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in the

ribbon.

5 Close the cover .

Fig. 5-2 Loading the ribbon cartridge

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A

B

Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise the A section and then remove it by holding the B section as shown in Fig. 5-3.

Fig. 5-3 Removing the ribbon cartridge

5-1-2. Loading the paper

Cover

V

H

Fig. 5-4 Removing the cover

1 Open the cover.

Important!

1.Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it can be extremely hot.

2.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.

2Cut off the front edge of the roll paper perpendicularly.

3Confirm that the power of the printer is turned on.

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Star Micronics SP500 User Manual

Roll paper

4While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hollow as shown in Fig. 5-5.

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V

H

Fig. 5-5 Setting the paper

Roll paper

Paper feeder

Paper exit

Fig. 5-6 Loading the paper

5Insert the edge of the paper into the paper feeder (black plastic part). If

inserted correctly, the edge of the paper will pass through the paper exit.

6Insert the top edge of the paper into the tear bar slot, then mount the cover by reversing the procedure for opening the cover in step 1 above.

Note: When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper before it runs out.

Tear bar

ON

ERROR

F

 

 

 

EED

 

 

FF

P

OWER

O

 

 

 

Fig. 5-7

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5-2. Auto Cutter Model

5-2-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

1 Turn off power to the printer.

 

 

 

Cover

 

2 Open the cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important!

 

 

 

 

 

1. Do not touch the print head imme-

 

 

 

 

 

diately after printing as it can be

 

 

 

V

 

extremely hot.

 

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Do not touch the cutter blade.

 

 

 

 

 

· There is a cutter inside the pa-

 

 

 

 

 

per outlet slot. Not only should

EED

P

 

OFF

ON

you not put your hand in the

E

 

 

ON

 

 

RROR

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OWER

 

 

paper outlet slot while printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

is in progress, never put your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power off

 

hand into the outlet even when

 

 

 

 

 

printing is not in progress.

 

 

Fig. 5-8 Opening the cover

 

 

Auto cutter

 

 

3 Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a

 

 

 

 

 

vertical position, as shown in Fig. 5-

 

 

 

 

 

9.

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

H

 

ON

ERROR

FE

Fig. 5-9 Raise the auto cutter

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Ribbon feed knob

Notched part

Ribbon separater

Print head

Auto cutter

 

Ink ribbon

Ribbon cartridge

4Place the ribbon cartridge in the direction shown in Fig. 5-10 and press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press down the cartridge while

rotating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow.

5 Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon.

6 Close the Auto Cutter.

7 Close the cover.

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Fig. 5-10 Loading the ribbon cartridge

B

A

Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise the A section and then remove it by holding the B section as shown in Fig. 5-11.

Fig. 5-11 Removing the ribbon cartridge

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5-2-2. Loading the Paper

Cover

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V

H

Fig. 5-12 Removing the cover

Roll paper

1 Open the cover.

Important!

1.Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it can be extremely hot.

2.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.

2 Cut off the front edge of the roll paper perpendicularly.

3Confirm that the power of the printer is turned on.

4While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hollow as shown in Fig. 5-13.

V

H

Fig. 5-13 Setting the paper

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Roll paper

Paper feeder

V

H

Fig. 5-14 Loading the paper

5Inset the edge of the paper into the paper feeder (black plastic part). If inserted correctly, the edge of the paper will pass through the auto cutter paper slit. The paper will be

cut once.

6Remove the cut tip, and close the cover.

Note: When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the paper roll before it runs out.

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5-3. Installing the Roll Paper Guide

Roll paper guide

V

H

When using a paper roll with an 58 mm width, install the attached roll paper guide in the groove in the printer.

The setting for memory switch 2-A and 2-B must be changed to change the print width from 63 mm to 45 mm.

For instructions on setting the memory switch, please refer to the separate Programmer’s Manual.

Fig. 5-15 Installing the roll paper guide

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6. Control Panel and Other Functions

6-1. Control Panel

1 POWER lamp (Green LED)

2 FEED button

3ERROR lamp (Red LED)

1POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON

2FEED button

Press the FEED button to feed roll paper.

3ERROR lamp (Red LED) Indicates various errors in combination with POWER lamp

6-2. Basic Indicators

 

POWER lamp

ERROR lamp

Buzzer

 

 

 

 

Power On/Off

On/Off

 

 

 

 

Online

On

Off

 

 

 

 

Offline

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

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6-3.

Errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Recoverable error

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Error Description

POWER lamp

ERROR lamp

Buzzer

Recovery Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper end error

On

On

4 short beeps (0.13

*1

 

 

 

 

 

 

sec.) repeated twice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waiting for recovery to online

Flashes (Off: 0.25

Off

None

*2

 

 

status after paper setting

sec./Off: 0.25 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper near end er-

On

Flashes (On: 2 sec./

2shortbeeps(0.13sec.)repeatedtwice

*3

 

 

ror

 

 

Off: 2 sec.)

(When the printer status is off line)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head

high tem-

Flashes (Off: 1

Off

None

*4

 

 

perature detection

sec./Off: 1 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board

high tem-

Flashes(On:2sec./

Off

None

*5

 

 

perature detection

Off: 2 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutter

error (on

On

Flashes (On: 0.125

3 short beeps (0.13 sec.

*6

 

 

modelswithcutter)

 

sec./Off: 0.125 sec.)

+ 0.13 sec. + 0.5 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanicalerror (other

On

Flashes (On: 0.25

2 short beeps (0.13 sec.

*7

 

 

than cutter error)

 

sec./Off: 0.25 sec.)

+ 0.5 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black mark detec-

On

Flashes (On: 0.5

3 short beeps (0.13 sec.

*8

 

 

tion error

 

sec./Off: 0.5 sec.)

+ 0.13 sec. + 0.13 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1 After you insert the paper in the paper entrance, the printer loads the paper automatically.

Confirm that the POWER lamp is flashing, and then press the FEED button. *2 Press the FEED button.

*3 An error is displayed in the STAR mode, but printing continues without stopping. When there is no paper, the paper end error will be displayed. Follow the steps in Recovery Conditions *1 to recover.

Operations in the ESC/POS mode are determined by the <ESC> “c4” n command.

In other words, set the paper in the printer and confirm that the POWER lamp is flashing, and then press the FEED button after printing has stopped if the parameter has been set to cease printing.

*4 Automatically the printer is recovered after the print head has cooled. A print head temperature error is not abnormal.

*5 Automatically the printer is recovered after the board has cooled.

*6 Automatically the printer is recovered if the cutter returns to the home position after turning the power OFF and ON.

Restoration is also possible with the <DLE> <ENQ> n command when in the ESC/POS mode.

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Note

1) If the cutter doesn’t return to the home position, or doesn’t perform the initial movement, it cannot be recovered.

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2) If the paper is jammed, turn the power OFF, clear the jammed paper, then

 

 

turn the power ON.

 

3) When the error occurs:

 

STAR Mode: Non recoverable error

 

ESC/POS Mode: Recoverable error

 

*7 Turn the power OFF, clear the jammed paper or remedy another problem and

 

then turn the power ON. Automatically the printer is recovered if the carriage

 

returns to the home position after turning the power OFF and ON.

 

Restoration is also possible with the <DLE> <ENQ> n command when in the

 

ESC/POS mode.

 

When the error occurs:

 

STAR Mode: Non recoverable error

 

ESC/POS Mode: Recoverable error

 

*8 For paper jam errors:

 

Clear the jammed paper and change the paper roll if necessary.

 

For incorrect paper format errors:

 

Change the paper roll and use a paper roll with the correct black mark.

2) Non recoverable error

Error Description

POWER lamp

ERROR lamp

Buzzer

 

 

 

 

Thermistor failure

Off

Flashes (On: 0.25

2 short beeps (0.13 sec. + 0.5 sec.)

error

 

sec./Off: 0.25 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

Flash memory

Off

Flashes (Off: 1 sec./

None

write error

 

Off: 1 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

RAM R/W error

Off

On

None

 

 

 

 

Power supply error

Off

Flashes (On: 2 sec./

None

 

 

Off: 2 sec.)

 

 

 

 

 

CPU error

Off

On

One long beep (2 sec.)

 

 

 

 

Note

If a non-recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF, wait at least 10 seconds, and turn the power back ON. If the non-recoverable error continues to be indicated, consult a dealer for repairs.

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6-4. Adjustment Mode

There are the following four adjustment modes.

The device will enter the adjustment mode if your turn it on while pressing the FEED switch.

The Self Printing Mode is entered by releasing the FEED switch after the buzzer sounds once.

(Holding down for 2 more seconds)

Adjusting the Dot Alignment Mode is entered by releasing the FEED switch after the buzzer sounds twice.

(Refer to Appendix G.)

(Holding down for 2 more seconds)

The Hexadecimal Dump Mode is entered by releasing the FEED switch after the buzzer sounds three times.

(Holding down for 2 more seconds)

The Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode is entered by releasing the FEED switch after the buzzer sounds four times.

(Refer to Appendix H.)

If the buzzer sounds five times or more, immediately turn the power off as the adjustment mode is cancelled.

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6-4-1. Self Printing Mode

Self-printing will be performed according to the VER. NO., Memory switch settings, DIP switch settings and character order. When the FEED switch is held continuously or when the FEED switch is depressed at the time of the end of selfprinting, only the characters will be printed out repeatedly.

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6-4-2. 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 if a control code sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not. The last line is not printed if its data is less than one full line. However, if the FEED switch is pressed to set the off line mode, the last line will be printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to turn off the printer completely.

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TABLE DES MATIERES

1.

Introduction .....................................................................................................

27

2.

Déballage et inspection ....................................................................................

28

 

2-1.

Déballage .............................................................................................

28

 

2-2.

Emplacement de l’imprimante .............................................................

29

 

2-3.

Précautions de manipulation ................................................................

29

 

2-4.

Entretien ...............................................................................................

29

3.

Identification des pièces et nomenclature ........................................................

30

4.

Câbles de connexion et câble d’alimentation ..................................................

32

 

4-1.

Connexion du câble d’interface ...........................................................

32

 

4-2.

Raccordement d’un appareil périphérique ...........................................

33

 

4-3.

Connexion de câble d’alimentation secteur optionnel .........................

34

 

4-4.

Mise sous tension de l’imprimante ......................................................

35

 

4-5.

Placement de la plaque arrière .............................................................

35

 

4-6.

Installation du câble .............................................................................

36

 

4-7.

Installation du cache de l’interrupteur .................................................

37

5.

Installation d’une cartouche à ruban et chargement du papier ........................

38

 

5-1.

Modèle avec barre de tension ..............................................................

38

 

5-2.

Modèle avec coupe-papier automatique ..............................................

41

 

5-3.

Installation du guide du rouleau de papier ...........................................

44

6.

Panneau de commande et autres fonctions ......................................................

45

 

6-1. Panneau de commande .........................................................................

45

 

6-2.

Indicateurs de base ...............................................................................

45

 

6-3.

Erreurs ..................................................................................................

46

 

6-4.

Mode de réglage ...................................................................................

48

APPENDICE .....................................................................................................

104

L’appendice n’est pas traduit.

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1. Introduction

 

L’imprimante série à impact et matrice de points est conçue pour une utilisation

 

avec des instruments électroniques tels que des terminaux points de vente, du

 

matériel bancaire, du matériel périphérique pour ordinateurs, etc.

 

Les caractéristiques principales des modèles de la série SP500 sont les suivantes:

 

1.

Impression bi-directionnelle à 4 lignes/sec. environ.

AISÇFRAN

2.

Interface série ou parallèle.

 

 

3.

Tampon de données permettant à l’appareil de recevoir des données d’impres-

 

 

 

sion même pendant le travail d’impression.

 

4.

Circuit de contrôle d’appareils périphériques permettant la commande de

 

 

 

 

dispositifs extérieurs tels que des tiroirs-caisses.

SP5 1 2 M D 42

Nombre de colonnes d’impression

42 : 42 colonnes (16, 9 ccp)

Interface

D : Interface série (RS-232C)

C : Interface parallèle

Alimentation de papier

M : Alimentation de papier par friction

Mécanisme

2 : Une couleur, 42 colonnes (16, 9 ccp)

Type d’imprimante

1 : Type avec barre de tension

4 : Type avec unité de découpage automatique

Imprimante de la série SP500

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