TVS electronics RP-3300 User Manual

LINE THERMAL PRINTER

LINE THERMAL PRINTERLINE THERMAL PRINTER

LINE THERMAL PRINTER

MODEL

MODEL MODEL

MODEL RP

RPRP

RP----3300

33003300

3300

User

UserUser

User’’’’ s Manual

s Manuals Manual

s Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

...WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED

...WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED...WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED

...WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED

Before using this product for the first time, carefully read these SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Improper handling may result in accidents (fire, electric shock or injury).
In order to prevent injury to operators, third parties, or damage to property, special
warning symbols are used in the User’ s Manual to indicate important items to be strictly
observed.

After having read this Manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future
reference.
Some of the descriptions contained in this manual may not be relevant to some printer
models.

The following describes the degree of hazard and damage that could occur if the printer
is improperly operated by ignoring the instructions indicated by the warning symbols.

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

Neglecting precautions indicated by this symbol may result in fatal or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

Neglecting precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or damage to

property.

This symbol is used to alert your attention to important items.

This symbol is used to alert you to the danger of electric shock or electrostatic
damage.

This symbol denotes a request to unplug the printer from the wall outlet.

This symbol is used to indicate that the power supply must be grounded.

This symbol is used to indicate useful information, such as procedures,
instructions or the like.

This symbol is used to indicate prohibited actions.

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PRECAUTIONS ON PRINTER INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS ON PRINTER INSTALLATIONPRECAUTIONS ON PRINTER INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS ON PRINTER INSTALLATION

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

Do not use or store this product in a place where it will be exposed to:

* Flames or moist air.
* Direct sunlight.
* Hot airflow or radiation from a heating device.
* Salty air or corrosive gases.
* Ill-ventilated atmosphere.
* Chemical reactions in a laboratory.
* Airborne oil, steel particles, or dust.
* Static electricity or strong magnetic fields.

···· Neglecting these warnings may result in printer failure, overheating,

Neglecting these warnings may result in printer failure, overheating,Neglecting these warnings may result in printer failure, overheating,

Neglecting these warnings may result in printer failure, overheating,

emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

Do not drop any foreign object nor spill liquid into the printer. Do not
place any object on the printer either.
Do not drop any metallic object such as paper clips, pins or screws
into the printer.
Do not place a flower vase, pot, or anything containing water on the
printer.
Do not spill coffee, soft drinks, or any other liquid into the printer.
Do not spray insecticide or any other chemical liquid over the printer.

···· Dropping a metallic foreign object into the printer, may cause printer

Dropping a metallic foreign object into the printer, may cause printerDropping a metallic foreign object into the printer, may cause printer

Dropping a metallic foreign object into the printer, may cause printer

failure, fire, or electric shock. Should it occur, immediately turn the

failure, fire, or electric shock. Should it occur, immediately turn thefailure, fire, or electric shock. Should it occur, immediately turn the

failure, fire, or electric shock. Should it occur, immediately turn the
printer off, unplug it from the supply outlet, and call your lo

printer off, unplug it from the supply outlet, and call your loprinter off, unplug it from the supply outlet, and call your lo

printer off, unplug it from the supply outlet, and call your local dealer.

cal dealer.cal dealer.

cal dealer.

Do not handle the printer in the following ways:

Do not subject the printer to strong impacts or hard jolts (e.g., being
stepped on, dropped or struck).
Never attempt to disassemble or modify the printer.

···· Neglecting to handle properly may r

Neglecting to handle properly may rNeglecting to handle properly may r

Neglecting to handle properly may result in printer failure,

esult in printer failure,esult in printer failure,

esult in printer failure,

overheating, emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

overheating, emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.overheating, emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

overheating, emission of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

Install, use, or store the printer out of the reach of children.

···· Electric appliances could cause an unexpected injury or accident if

Electric appliances could cause an unexpected injury or accident ifElectric appliances could cause an unexpected injury or accident if

Electric appliances could cause an unexpected injury or accident if

they are handled or used improperly.

they are handled or used improperly.they are handled or used improperly.

they are handled or used improperly.

···· Keep the power cord and signal cables out of the reach of children.

Keep the power cord and signal cables out of the reach of children.Keep the power cord and signal cables out of the reach of children.

Keep the power cord and signal cables out of the reach of children.

Also children should not be allowed to gain access to any internal

Also children should not be allowed to gain access to any internalAlso children should not be allowed to gain access to any internal

Also children should not be allowed to gain access to any internal
part of the printer.

part of the printer.part of the printer.

part of the printer.

···· The plastic bag the printer came in must be disposed of properly or

The plastic bag the printer came in must be disposed of properly orThe plastic bag the printer came in must be disposed of properly or

The plastic bag the printer came in must be disposed of properly or

kept away from children. We

kept away from children. Wekept away from children. We

kept away from children. Wearing it over the head may lead to

aring it over the head may lead toaring it over the head may lead to

aring it over the head may lead to

suffocation.

suffocation.suffocation.

suffocation.

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CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

Do not use the printer under the following conditions.

Avoid locations subject to vibration or instability.
Avoid locations where the printer is not level.

···· The printer may fall and caus

The printer may fall and causThe printer may fall and caus

The printer may fall and cause an injury.

e an injury.e an injury.

e an injury.

···· The quality of printing may deteriorate.

The quality of printing may deteriorate.The quality of printing may deteriorate.

The quality of printing may deteriorate.

Do not obstruct the printer’ s air vents.
Do not place anything on the printer.
Do not cover or wrap the printer in cloth or blankets.

···· Doing so could cause heat to build up and deform the case or sta

Doing so could cause heat to build up and deform the case or staDoing so could cause heat to build up and deform the case or sta

Doing so could cause heat to build up and deform the case or start a

rt art a

rt a

fire.

fire.fire.

fire.
Avoid using the printer near a radio or TV set or from supplying it from
the same electric outlet as these appliances.
Avoid using the printer interconnected with a cable or cord that has
no protection against noise. (For interconnections, use shielded or a
twisted pair of cables and ferrite cores, or other anti-noise devices.)
Avoid using the printer with a device that is a strong source of noise.

···· The printer may have an adverse effect on nearby radio or TV

The printer may have an adverse effect on nearby radio or TVThe printer may have an adverse effect on nearby radio or TV

The printer may have an adverse effect on nearby radio or TV

transmissions. There may also be cas

transmissions. There may also be castransmissions. There may also be cas

transmissions. There may also be cases when nearby electrical

es when nearby electricales when nearby electrical

es when nearby electrical

appliances adversely influence the printer, causing data errors or

appliances adversely influence the printer, causing data errors orappliances adversely influence the printer, causing data errors or

appliances adversely influence the printer, causing data errors or
malfunction.

malfunction.malfunction.

malfunction.
Installed in any orientation other than those specified.

···· Malfunction, failure, or electric shock may result.

Malfunction, failure, or electric shock may result.Malfunction, failure, or electric shock may result.

Malfunction, failure, or electric shock may result.

Connect the printer to a ground.

···· Ele

EleEle

Electric leakage may cause an electric shock.

ctric leakage may cause an electric shock.ctric leakage may cause an electric shock.

ctric leakage may cause an electric shock.

Do not connect the printer’ s ground to any of the following:

* Gas piping

· A gas explosion could result.

A gas explosion could result.A gas explosion could result.

A gas explosion could result.
* Telephone line ground
* Lightning rod

· If lightning strikes a large surge of current may cause fire or

If lightning strikes a large surge of current may cause fire orIf lightning strikes a large surge of current may cause fire or

If lightning strikes a large surge of current may cause fire or

sssshock.

hock.hock.

hock.

* Water pipes

· Plastic water pipes should not be used for grounding. (Those

Plastic water pipes should not be used for grounding. (ThosePlastic water pipes should not be used for grounding. (Those

Plastic water pipes should not be used for grounding. (Those

approved by a Waterworks Department may be used.)

approved by a Waterworks Department may be used.)approved by a Waterworks Department may be used.)

approved by a Waterworks Department may be used.)
Before connecting or disconnecting the grounding lead to or from the
printer, always unplug it from the electric outlet.

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PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTER

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTERPRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTER

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTER

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

Please observe the following precautions for power source and power
cord:

Do not plug or unplug the power cord with a wet hand.
Use the printer only at the specified supply voltage and frequency.
Use only the specified AC adapter with the printer.
Check to make sure that the supply outlet from which the printer is
powered has a sufficient capacity.
Do not supply the printer from a power strip or current tap shared with
other appliances.
Do not plug the power cord into an electric outlet with dust or debris
left on the plug.
Do not use a deformed or damaged power cord.
Do not move the printer while its power is on.

···· Neglecting to handle it properly may result in printer failure, emission

Neglecting to handle it properly may result in printer failure, emissionNeglecting to handle it properly may result in printer failure, emission

Neglecting to handle it properly may result in printer failure, emission

of smok

of smokof smok

of smoke, fire, or electric shock.

e, fire, or electric shock.e, fire, or electric shock.

e, fire, or electric shock.

···· An overload may cause the power cord to overheat, catch fire, or the

An overload may cause the power cord to overheat, catch fire, or theAn overload may cause the power cord to overheat, catch fire, or the

An overload may cause the power cord to overheat, catch fire, or the

circuit breaker to trip.

circuit breaker to trip.circuit breaker to trip.

circuit breaker to trip.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place the
printer where the power cord may be stepped on.
Do not use or carry the printer with its power cord bent, twisted, or
pulled.
Do not attempt to modify the power cord unnecessarily.
Do not place the power cord near any heating device.

···· Neglecting these cautions may cause wires or insulation to break,

Neglecting these cautions may cause wires or insulation to break,Neglecting these cautions may cause wires or insulation to break,

Neglecting these cautions may cause wires or insulation to break,

which could result i

which could result iwhich could result i

which could result in electric leakage, electric shock, or printer failure.

n electric leakage, electric shock, or printer failure.n electric leakage, electric shock, or printer failure.

n electric leakage, electric shock, or printer failure.

If the power cord sustains damage, contact your dealer.

If the power cord sustains damage, contact your dealer.If the power cord sustains damage, contact your dealer.

If the power cord sustains damage, contact your dealer.

Do not leave things around the electric outlet.
Supply power to the printer from a convenient electric outlet, readily
accessible in an emergency.

···· Pull the plug to immediately shut it down in an emergency.

Pull the plug to immediately shut it down in an emergency.Pull the plug to immediately shut it down in an emergency.

Pull the plug to immediately shut it down in an emergency.

Insert the power plug fully into the outlet.
If the printer will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from its
electric outlet.
Hold the plug and connector when plugging or unplugging the power
cord or signal cable after turning off the printer and the appliance
connected to it.

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CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

Caution label is attached in the position shown in the following figure. Carefully read
the handling precautions before using the printer.

THIS LABEL INDICATES THE

THIS LABEL INDICATES THETHIS LABEL INDICATES THE

THIS LABEL INDICATES THE
RISK OF BURNS DUE TO THE

RISK OF BURNS DUE TO THERISK OF BURNS DUE TO THE

RISK OF BURNS DUE TO THE
HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE

HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THEHIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE

HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE
PRINT HEAD AND A RISK OF

PRINT HEAD AND A RISK OFPRINT HEAD AND A RISK OF

PRINT HEAD AND A RISK OF
BEING CUT BY THE MANUAL

BEING CUT BY THE MANUALBEING CUT BY THE MANUAL

BEING CUT BY THE MANUAL
AND AUTO CUTTERS WHILE

AND AUTO CUTTERS WHILEAND AUTO CUTTERS WHILE

AND AUTO CUTTERS WHILE
THE PAPER COVER IS OPEN.

THE PAPER COVER IS OPEN.THE PAPER COVER IS OPEN.

THE PAPER COVER IS OPEN.

Do not transport this printer with the paper roll inside.

···· Printer fa

Printer faPrinter fa

Printer failure or damage may occur.

ilure or damage may occur.ilure or damage may occur.

ilure or damage may occur.

To prevent possible malfunction or failure observe the following.

Avoid operating the printer without paper properly loaded.
Avoid the use of paper not complying with specifications.

···· May result in poor print quality.

May result in poor print quality.May result in poor print quality.

May result in poor print quality.

Avoid using torn pieces of paper or paper spliced with plastic adhesive
tape.
Avoid forcibly pulling already loaded paper by hand.
Avoid using a sharp pointed device to operate panel buttons.

Be sure to firmly insert the cable plugs into their mating sockets.

···· A cross connection may damage the printer

A cross connection may damage the printerA cross connection may damage the printer

A cross connection may damage the printer’’’’ s internal electronics or

s internal electronics ors internal electronics or

s internal electronics or

the host system

the host systemthe host system

the host system’’’’ s hardware.

s hardware.s hardware.

s hardware.
Only use the printer with devices that have designated solenoid
specifications for the cash drawer interface connector.

···· Neglecting this caution may result

Neglecting this caution may result Neglecting this caution may result

Neglecting this caution may result in malfunction or failure.

in malfunction or failure.in malfunction or failure.

in malfunction or failure.

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CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

To prevent injury and printer failures from worsening, observe the following:

While the paper cover is open, be careful to not touch the manual
cutter that is in the paper eject slot.
Do not touch the printing surface of the thermal head.
Do not touch any of the moving parts (e.g., paper cutter, gears, active
electric parts) while the printer is working.
In case of trouble do not attempt to repair the printer. Ask TVSE
for repair.
Be careful that the covers do not pinch your hands or fingers.
Be careful of the sharp edges on the printer. Do not allow them to
injure you or damage property.

···· May result in electric shock, burn, or injury.

May result in electric shock, burn, or injury.May result in electric shock, burn, or injury.

May result in electric shock, burn, or injury.

If the printer emits smoke, an odd smell, or unusual noise while

If the printer emits smoke, an odd smell, or unusual noise whileIf the printer emits smoke, an odd smell, or unusual noise while

If the printer emits smoke, an odd smell, or unusual noise while
printin

printinprintin

printing, immediately abort the current print session and

g, immediately abort the current print session andg, immediately abort the current print session and

g, immediately abort the current print session and

unplug the printer from the electric outlet.

unplug the printer from the electric outlet.unplug the printer from the electric outlet.

unplug the printer from the electric outlet.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

DAILY MAINTENANCEDAILY MAINTENANCE

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Observe the following precautions for daily maintenance.

When cleaning the printer, always turn it off and unplug it from the
electric outlet.
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the surface of the printer case.
For severe stains, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water.
Never use organic cleaning solvent such as alcohol, paint thinner,
trichloroethylene, benzene, or ketone. Never use a chemically
processed cleaning cloth.
To remove paper dust, use a soft brush.

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

···· The thermal head is at a dangerously high temperature immediately after printing.

The thermal head is at a dangerously high temperature immediately after printing.The thermal head is at a dangerously high temperature immediately after printing.

The thermal head is at a dangerously high temperature immediately after printing.

Allow it to cool off before starting maintenance work.

Allow it to cool off before starting maintenance work.Allow it to cool off before starting maintenance work.

Allow it to cool off before starting maintenance work.

THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL OUTLINE ....................................................................

1. GENERAL OUTLINE .................................................................... 1. GENERAL OUTLINE ....................................................................

1. GENERAL OUTLINE .................................................................... 2222

1.1

1.2

Features .................................................................................

.........

2

Basic Specifications..................................................................... 3

2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS .......................................

2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS ....................................... 2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS .......................................

2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS ....................................... 4444

2.1 Printer Appearance...................................................................... 4

2.2 Inside the Paper Cover ................................................................ 7

2.3 Other Built-in Functions .............................................................. 8

3. SETUP..........................................

3. SETUP..........................................3. SETUP..........................................

3. SETUP........................................................................................

.............................................. ..............................................

.............................................. 9999

3.1 Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................. 9

3.2 Connecting Interface Cables ....................................................... 10

3.3 Connecting the Cash Drawer ...................................................... 12

3.4 Connecting an External Device................................................... 14

3.5 Precautions for Installing the Printer ......................................... 15

3.6 Partition for Paper Roll ................................................................ 16

3.7 Setting the DIP Switch on the Serial Interface Board ............... 17

3.8 Adjusting the Paper Near-end Sensor ....................................... 18

3.9 Setting Paper Thickness.............................................................. 19

3.10 Loading Paper ............................................................................ 20

3.11 Attaching the Power Switch Cover........................................... 21

3.12 Attaching the Interface Cover ................................................... 22

3.13 Removing the Interface Cover .................................................. 22

4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...........................

4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING........................... 4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...........................

4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING........................... 23

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23

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

Periodic Cleaning......................................................................... 23

Clearing a Cutter Lock (1)............................................................ 24

Clearing a Cutter Lock (2)............................................................ 24

Function Test Mode..................................................................... 26

Key Lock Function........................................................................ 28

Hexadecimal Dump Printing....................................................... 29

Error Messages ............................................................................ 30

5. OTHER .......................................................................................

5. OTHER ....................................................................................... 5. OTHER .......................................................................................

5. OTHER ....................................................................................... 32

3232

32

5.1 External Views and Dimensions................................................. 32

5.2 Printing Paper .............................................................................. 33

5.3 Manual Setting of Memory Switches ........................................ 34

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1. GENERAL OUTLINE

1. GENERAL OUTLINE1. GENERAL OUTLINE

1. GENERAL OUTLINE

The RP-3300 line thermal printer series is designed for use with a broad array
of terminal equipment including data, POS, and kitchen terminals.
These printers have extensive features so they can be used in a wide range of
applications.

1.1 Features

1.1 Features1.1 Features

1.1 Features

High-speed (300 mm/s) printing
Design so compact it can be installed anywhere (maximum 3-inch (83-mm)
paper roll size)
Waterproof construction prevents water from entering through the top
Paper is output from the front so the printer can be placed in restricted spaces
Choose from two models with either 3-inch (83/80 mm) or 2-inch (60/58 mm)
wide paper rolls
Built-in power supply or AC adapter types available
Printer status and errors indicated by LCD, LED, and a buzzer
LCD and five buttons make it easy to change settings
Equipped with a fast and quiet cutter
Easy to clear cutter jams
Interchangeable interface
Built-in cash drawer kick-out interface
Equipped with a serial interface for external devices
Memory switches make customization possible
Store user-defined characters and logos on user memory
Barcode and 2D barcode printing supported
2-color printing supported (when specified paper used)
Driver and utility software included

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Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Model RP-3300

Print method Line thermal dot print method

Print width *1 80 mm/640 dots, 72 mm/576 dots, 64 mm/512 dots, 54.5 mm/436 dots,

54 mm/432 dots, 52.5 mm/420 dots, 48 mm/384 dots, 45 mm/360 dots,

48.75 mm/390 dots, 68.25 mm/546 dots

Dot density

8 ⋅ 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)

Print speed 300 mm/s (fastest, print density 100%), 2400 dot-lines/s

Number of print
columns *2

—

Maximum number of characters

(columns)

Dot configuration

(dots)

Paper wid th

Font

83 mm 80 mm 60 mm 58 mm

Font A 53 48 36 35

12 ⋅ 24

Font B 71 64 48 46

9 ⋅ 17

Font C 80 72 54 52

8 ⋅ 16

Character size*3

Font A: 1.50 ⋅ 3.00 mm
Font B: 1.13 ⋅ 2.13 mm
Font C: 1.00 ⋅ 2.00 mm

Character type Alphanumeric, international, PC437/850/852/857/858/860/863/864/865/866/

WPC1252/katakana/Thai code 18

Liquid crystal display (LCD)

128 ⋅ 32 dots STN liquid crystal, white/red LED backlight

User memory 384 KB (capable of storing user-defined characters and logos)

Bar code types UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13/8 columns, ITF, CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR (NW-7),

CODE93, PDF417, QR Code

Line spacing 4.23 mm (1/6 inch) (changeable using commands)

Paper roll

+0 +0 +0 +0

Paper roll: 83 -1 mm/80 -1 mm/60 -1 mm/58 -1 mm ⋅ maximum 83 mm
Paper thickness: 65-75 m (core tube diameter: inner 12 mm/outer 18 mm)

75-150 m (core tube diameter: inner 25.4 mm/outer 32 mm)

Interface Serial (RS-232C compliant), parallel (IEEE 1284 compliant), USB, USB with

hub, Ethernet, Powered USB

Cash drawer kick-out Supports 2 cash drawers

External device port RJ-45, 8-pin connector

Buffer size 4 k bytes/45 bytes

Supply voltage

DC 24 V ±5%

Power consumption Approximately 45 W (normal printing), 3 W (standby)

AC adapter *4
(36AD2, 36AD3)

Rated input: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 VA
Rated output: DC 24 V, 2.1 A

Weight RP 3300: Approx. 1.9 kg, RP 3300: Approx. 1.5 kg

Outside dimensions

RP 3300: 145 (W) ⋅ 192 (D) ⋅ 142 (H) mm
RP 3300: 145 (W) ⋅ 192 (D) ⋅ 114 (H) mm

Operating temperature
and h umi dity

5 to 45°C, 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)

Storage temperature
and humidity

-20 to 60°C, 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)

Reliability Print head life: 150 km, 200 million pulses (at normal temperature and

humidity using recommended paper)
Auto cutter life: 2 million cuts (full cut), 1.6 million cuts (partial cut) (at normal
temperature/humidity, using recommended paper and paper thickness)

Safety standard *5 UL, C-UL, FCC Class A, TÜV-Bauart, CE Marking

1.

1.1.

1.2222 Basic Speci

Basic SpeciBasic Speci

Basic Specifications

ficationsfications

fications

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2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS

2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS

2. EXPLANATION OF PRINTER PARTS

2.1 Printer Appearance

2.1 Printer Appearance2.1 Printer Appearance

2.1 Printer Appearance

Names of parts

Names of partsNames of parts

Names of parts

Paper cover

Operation panel

Operation panelOperation panel

Operation panel

Cover open button

Front cover

Power switch

Rear connectors

Rear connectorsRear connectors

Rear connectors

Front cover
release button

Paper cover
Open to load paper.

Cover open button
Use this button to open the paper cover.

Front cover
Open and close this cover to clear a cutter lock.

Refer to 4.3 Clearing a Cutter Lock (2)

Front cover release button
Press this button to open the front cover.

Power switch
Press this switch to turn the power on or off.

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FEED

FEED

Operation panel

Operation panelOperation panel

Operation panel

LED

LCD

LOCK icon PAPER LOW

Button 1 to Button 4

FEED button

Button 1 (FEED)

Button 4 (MENU)

Examples are shown in the diagram of the LCD above on the right.

LCD
Indicates the printer’ s status, button names, types of errors, and messages.

LED
Lights green when the power is on, turns off when the power is off.
Flashes green when receiving data.
Lights red in special modes and in case of errors.
Lights orange when paper is low (paper near-end) or the print head is hot.

Button 1 to Button 4
Functions assigned to these buttons vary depending on the active mode. The
buttons below the LCD are called button 1, button 2, button 3, and button 4 in
order from left to right.

FEED button
Press this button to feed paper.
To release a cutter lock, remove the cause of the lock, close the paper cover,
and then press the FEED button.

Refer to 4.7 Error Messages

MENU button
Press and hold this button (for at least two seconds) to access the memory
switch setting mode.

Refer to 5.3 Manual Setting of Memory Switches

PAPER LOW
Appears when the paper roll is near its end.

LOCK icon
This icon indicates that the MENU button is inoperative.

Refer to 4.5 Key Lock Function

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Rear connectors

Rear connectorsRear connectors

Rear connectors

Cash drawer
Interface connector
(serial, parallel, USB, etc.)

kick-out
connector

Power connector (AC adapter type)

External device connector

Protective seal

AC inlet (built-in power supply type)

Interface connector (serial, parallel, USB, etc.)
Connects to the interface cable.
The serial interface board is equipped with a DIP switch.

Cash drawer kick-out connector
Connects to the cable from the cash drawer.

Power connector (AC adapter type)
Connects to the AC adapter cable.

External device connector
Connects to the cable from an external device.
*Remove the protective seal from the external device connector to use it.

AC inlet (built-in power supply type)
Connects to the AC power cord.

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