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Receipt Printer User’s Manual
RP 3160 STAR
All specifications are subject to change without notice
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RP 3160 STAR User’s Manual
Part Number: 1025040086, Rev A, Description: User Manual, RP3160 STAR
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RP 3160 STAR User’s Manual
2. Setting up the printer
2.2 Connecting the cables
2.3 Loading the roll paper
2.4 Adjustment of paper width
3. Control panel and other functions
9.1. General Specifications
9.2. Auto Cutter Specifications
9.4. Electrical Characteristics
9.5. Environmental Requirements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Parts Identifications
PERIPHERAL
DRIVE CONNECTOR
Open this cover to load
or replace paper.
Features LED indicators
to indicate printer status
and switches to operate
the printer.
Used to turn on/off
power to the printer.
Pull down this lever to
open the printer cover.
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2. Setting Up the Printer
2-1. Unpacking
Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer for assistance.
The Printer User’s Manual Roll Paper
Adaptor Interface Cable (Option)
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For connection to a
host computer.
Connects to peripheral units
such as cash drawers, etc.
Do not connect this to a
telephone.
PERIPHERAL
DRIVE CONNECTOR
For connection of the AC
adapter. Never unplug the
AC adapter while the printer
is on.
For connection to a
host computer.
INTERFACE CONNECTOR (USB)
2-2. Connecting the Cables
You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer.
They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below :
Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
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Printer transmit data line
Printer transmit data line
Printer receive data line RS-232C level
Printer transmit data line RS-232C level
Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level
2-2-1. Interface Connector
<9 Pin Serial> <USB “B” Type>
USB interface
9Pin Serial Interface
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