Rice Lake TSP-600 Technical Manual
THERMAL PRINTER
TSP600 Series
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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NOTICE
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© Copyright 2001Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the thermal printer TSP600 series.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed
by service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic
knowledge and understanding of the English language.
• This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1 Parts Replacement and Adjustments
Chapter 2 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 3 Parts List
• First edition : Jul. 2001
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CHAPTER 1
PARTS REPLACEMENT
This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer. Note the following precautions during
disassembly and reassembly.
1. Disconnect the printer power cord plug from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
3. After reassembly, coat the screw heads with locking sealant.
4. Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to item 2 of chapter 2.
5. The printer has no adjustable parts.
1. Rear Cover Unit .....................................................................................................3
2. Case Unit................................................................................................................3
3. Board Chassis Unit ...............................................................................................4
4. Main Logic Board ..................................................................................................4
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5. Printer Mechanism ................................................................................................5
6. Motor Unit ..............................................................................................................5
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PARTS REPLACEMENT
1. Rear Cover Unit
(1) Turn off the power switch 1, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
(2) Push the cover open lever 2 and open rear cover
unit 3.
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A
(3) Allowing about 5mm of uniform slackening at points
A (left/right) of the rear cover unit 3, along the
arrow direction, remove it from case unit.
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A
(4) Remove front cover 4.
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2. Case Unit
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2
1
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove the rear cover unit according to the
procedure described in item 1.
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(3) Remove
• Four screws 1
• Case unit 2
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PARTS REPLACEMENT
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3. Board Chassis Unit
(1) Turn off the power switch1, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove
• Case unit according to the procedure described
in item 2.
• Three screws 2
• Five connectors 3
• Mechanism chassis unit 4
• Board chassis unit 5
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5
4. Main Logic Board
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power
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coard from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove
• Board chassis unit according to the procedure
described in item 3.
• Two screws 1
• Interface board unit 2
• Four screws 3
• Main logic board 4
• Board chassis 5
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PARTS REPLACEMENT
5. Printer Mechanism
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3
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove
• Mechanism shassis unit according to the procedure
described in item 3.
• Three screws 1
• Paper stocker 2
• Screw 3
• NE lever unit 4
• Three screws 5
• Printer mechanism 6
• Mechanism chassis 7
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6. Motor Unit
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4
3
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove
• Printer mechanism according to the procedure
described in item 5.
• Release the two hooks 1 and remove cutter unit
2 (Auto cutter model only)
• Two screws 3
• Motor unit 4
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CHAPTER 2
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
1. Maintenance...........................................................................................................9
1-1. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 9
1-2. Checks ..................................................................................................................... 9
2. Lubrication...........................................................................................................10
2-1. Type of oil.............................................................................................................. 10
2-2. Lubrication method .............................................................................................. 10
2-3. Lubrication locations ........................................................................................... 10
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