Parts Identification And Nomenclature - Star Micronics SP500 Series User Manual

3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature

Tear bar model
Cover
Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise.
Do not open the cover while printing.
Control panel
Features one control switch and
two indicators to indicate printer
status.
Power connector
For connection of
the power cord.
Fig. 3-1 External view of the printer (Tear bar model)
E R E R
R O R O
R R
F E F E
E D E D
P O P O
W E W E
R R
Interface connector
Connects the printer with
host computer.
Peripheral unit drive circuit
connector
Connects to peripheral units
such as cash drawers, etc.
Do not connect this to a
telephone.
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O N O N
F F
O F O F
Power switch
Turns printer power on
and off.
O F O F
F F
O N O N