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TM-U200 Series
(Type B)
Operator’s Manual
400802000
Printer parts
Printer coverr
Drawer kick-out connectors
Control panel
Power switch
PAPER FEED
button
Interface
Connector
DIP switches
PAPER OUT lig ht
Power connector
Model with Serial
Interface
Model with Paral lel
Interface
ERROR light POWER light
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FCC CLASS A
FCC Compliance Statement
For American User s
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 interf eren ce, in which c ase the user will be requir ed to
correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded pr inter int erface cable t o this print er will invali date
the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed
the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadia n Inter fer enceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la c la ss A respecte toutes les exigences du Règ lement su r
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
GERÄUSCHPEGEL
Gemäß der Dritten Verordnung zum Gerätesicherheitsgesetz
(Maschinenlärminformations- Verordnung-3. GSGV) ist der arbeitsplatzbezogene
Geräusch-Emissionswert kleiner als 70 dB(A) (basierend auf ISO 7779).
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Contents
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Selecting the Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Attaching the Paper Roll Near-End Detector (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
TM-U200B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
TM-U200PB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connecting the Printer to the Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Grounding the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Installing the Ribbon Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Installing the Paper Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Setting the DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Using the Power Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Affixing the Fastening Tape (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Chapter 2 Using the Printer
Operating the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Removing jammed paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Hexadecimal Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Chapter 4
Reference Information
Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Character Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Safety and EMI Standards Applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Introduction
Features
The TM-U200 Series printers are one-station printers for ECR and POS use that can
be used for printing the results of weighing or measuring.
TM-U200 Series (Type B) has the following 2 models.
• Two-color type with a serial interface
• Two-color type with a parallel interface
The main features of the TM-U200 Series printers are the following:
❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control
❏ Excellent reliability and long life due to use of two stepping motors, one for
moving the carriage and one for paper feeding
❏ Flexible paper feed setting permits printing of any user-defined format
❏ Command protocol based on ESC/POS, a widely used standard
❏ Built-in drawer kick-out interface provides capability to drive two drawers
❏ Selectable character fonts (7 x 9, 9 x 9)
❏ Semi-automatic paper loading capability
❏ AC adapter provides compact power supply
❏ Compact and light in weight
❏ Automatic Status Back (ASB) function to send printer status changes
automatically
❏ Bidirectional parallel interface in accordance with the IEEE 1284 Nibble/Byte
Modes
❏ Two-color printing (black and red)
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About This Manua l
Setting Up and Using
❏ Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, setting it up, running
the self test, and setting the DIP switches.
❏ Chapter 2 contai ns informati on on using the printer.
❏ Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.
Reference
❏ Chapter 4 conta ins specif ications .
Notes, Cautions, and W arning s
Note:
Notes have important information and u seful tips on the operatio n of your
printer.
CAUTION:
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or
damage to your equipment.
WARNING:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily
injury.
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking
When you unpack the TM-U200 Series Type B printer, make sure
you have these items.
Printer
Ribbon cassette
Roll paper
Power supply (The power supply may
not be included with the printer with
the seria l in te r face.)
Hexagona l lock screw (2 pcs)
(only for the printer with the serial
interface and only included when the
power supply is also included)
Power switch cover
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer for
assistance.
Note:
See the Note on page 1-5 for information on the screws.
Setting Up the Printer 1–1
Selecting the Place
Place the printer on a surface that is as horizontal as possible.
The printe r should be installed so that it does not move o r vibrate
during paper cutting or the drawer kick-out operation.
Fastening tape is available as an option.
Attaching the Paper Roll Near-End Detector (Option)
If you do not have a paper roll near-end detector or do not want to
attach it, skip this section.
Note:
If you use this detector, use paper rolls with a core diameter 10.5
to 12.5 mm so that the detector detects the remaining paper
correctly.
1. Make sure that the power supply is disconnected from the
printer.
2. Remove four screws from the bottom of the printer; then
remove the cover.
1–2 Setting Up the Prin ter
3. Two spacers are included with the near-end detector. See the
illustration below and decide whether or not you want to use
them. Use them if you want the near-end detector to be
triggered when distance A is 3 to 4 mm; otherwise it will be
triggered when distance A is approximately 6 mm.
distance A
4. Secure the paper roll near-end detector (and spacers) with two
screws. When you insert the spacers, be sure you set the
spacers in the direction shown in the illustration.
Spacer
Setting Up the Printer 1–3
5. Connect the connector for the detector to CN11 of the printer.
Position the cable as shown in the illustration.
6. Replace the cover and fasten it with the four screws.
Connecting the Printe r to th e Com puter
You need an appropriate serial interface or parallel interface cable
to connect your computer to the printer.
The Model with Serial Interface
1. Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off.
Then plug the cable into the connector on t he printer, as shown.
1–4 Setting Up the Prin ter
Note:
Your printer comes with inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed.
If you plan to use an interface cable that requires millimeter-type
lock screws, replace the inch-type screws with the enclosed
millimeter-type screws by using a hex screwdriver (5 mm). To
distinguish the two types of screws, see the illustration below.
Notch (one or more lines)
Inch-type
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on your
computer.
The Model with Parallel Interface
1. Make sure the printer and the computer are turned off. Then
plug the cable into the connector on the printer, as shown.
Millimeter-type
Note:
Squeeze the wire clips on the printer together until they lock in
place on both sides of the connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on your
computer.
Setting Up the Printer 1–5
Connecting the Printe r to th e Draw e r
WARNING:
Use a drawer that mat che s the pr inte r sp eci ficat io n. Us ing a n
improper drawer may damage the drawer as well as the
printer.
Plug the drawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector on the
bottom of the printer next to the computer interface connector.
Model with Serial
Interface
Model with Parallel
Interface
CAUTION:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out
connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone line may
be damaged.
1–6 Setting Up the Printer
Den Drucker an die Lade anschließen
Das Kabel der Lade an die Schnappsteckerbuchse (neben der
Schnittstellenbuchse) an der Unterseite des Druckers anschließen.
Model with Serial
Interface
ModMOMo
Model
Model with Parallel
Interface
ACHTUNG:
Kein Telefonkabel an die Schnappstecker buchse
anschließen.
Setting Up the Printer 1–7
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