Telpar SP-328 User Manual

Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010

TELPAR

SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer

USER MANUAL

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Section 1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................3

Section 2. OPERATOR INFORMATION..................................................................................4

2.1 Printer Front Panel Layout.................................................................................................4

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................5

2.3 Power and Interface Connections.......................................................................................6

2.4 Paper Loading...................................................................................................................7

Section 3. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................8

3.1 Power Up and Self Test.....................................................................................................8

Section 4. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................9

4.1 Serial Interface Specifications ...........................................................................................9

4.3 Flow Control...................................................................................................................10

4.3 Parallel Interface Cable (Optional) ..................................................................................11

4.4 Parallel Interface .............................................................................................................12

Section 5. PROGRAMMING INFORMATION........................................................................13

5.1 Control Codes and Escape Sequences..............................................................................13

Section 6. MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................14

6.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................14

6.2 Required Tools and Supplies ...........................................................................................14

6.3 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................14

6.4 Printing Malfunctions......................................................................................................14

6.5 Maintenance Chart ..........................................................................................................15

APPENDIX ..............................................................................................................................16

Appendix A - ASCII Codes...................................................................................................16

Appendix B - PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................17

Appendic C - MCTF for thermal printer mechanism .............................................................18

Appendix D – Dimensions ....................................................................................................19

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Section 1. INTRODUCTION

The TELPAR SP·328 is a fast, low cost, narrow 40 column industrial printer. The SP-328 will
print at a paper feed rate of 2 inches per second.

The SP-328 can provide a variety of output formats on the standard 2.350" wide thermal paper.
Standard programming includes 11X28, and 22X28 dot matrix characters The SP-328 is also
capable of high density graphics. The SP-328 is equipped with a USB interface, RS-232
interface with a 4 position terminal connector, and a parallel interface connector.

Low maintenance is assured by TELPAR's reliable design, ribbonless thermal print technology.
The SP·328 also includes a built-in diagnostic self test and a 31K data buffer).

The printer weighs 4.5 pounds including the paper supply and mounting frame. It is housed in a
rugged 16 gage steel enclosure. It operates through -40 to +140 degrees Fahrenheit with a
constantly regulated print intensity control.

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Section 2. OPERATOR INFORMATION

2.1 Printer Front Panel Layout

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2.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack and inspect your SP-328 for any damage which may have occurred in transit.
Should any damage have occurred, notify Telpar. Specify the nature and extent of the damage.
Before installing or operating the printer, check the following:

1. Ensure that the primary power setting is correct for your installation.

2. Ensure that the printer mechanism and paper path are clear of all packing materials
and any other foreign matter.

3. Ensure that paper is installed. D0 NOT OPERATE the printer without paper. Refer to

Section 2.4 for paper loading instructions.

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2.3 Power and Interface Connections

The Power connector, J6, is located on the rear of the printer.

Pin designations for the power connector J6:

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