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- Page 1 THERMAL PRINTER FVP10 SERIES Hardware Manual...
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Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgments
However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them. • The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations © Copyright 2010 Star Micronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3-1-3. USB Interface Cable ...3 3-1-4. PoweredUSB Interface Cable ...4 3-1-5. Ethernet Interface Cable ...4 3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer ... 5 3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable ...5 3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable ...6 3-2-3. USB Interface Cable ...6 3-2-4. - Page 4 5-2. Thermal Label Paper Roll (Tack label paper and full-face thermal label paper) ... 22 Paper Roll Specifications 5-2-1. Recommended Paper Roll 5-2-2. 5-2-3. Effective Print Width ...23 5-3. AC Adapter (Option) ... 24 6. Control Panel and Other Functions ... 25 6-1.
- Page 5 11-6. Reliability Specifications ... 38 11-7. Black Mark Specifications ... 39 12. DIP Switch Settings ... 40 12-1. Parallel Interface Model ... 41 12-2. RS-232C Interface Model... 42 12-3. USB and PoweredUSB Interface Model ... 44 12-4. Ethernet Interface Model ... 45 13.
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Page 6: Unpacking And Installation
1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Switch cover Printer 1-2. Notes about Installation 1. Place the printer on a firm, level desktop. 2. Do not install the printer where it may become unstable if its front cover were pulled out. The printer may fall and cause injury. If you need to install the printer in such a location, fix it in place. 3. Do not install the printer where an excessive amount of moisture, dust, oily mist, or iron is present. Doing so may result in malfunction, fire, or electric shock. 4. When placing objects on top of the printer, be sure that the force applied to the printer does not exceed 32.7 N (3 kgf). (Make sure that the load is not concentrated on the front section of the printer.) 5. Use the printer within boundaries indicated in the environmental requirements. Even when the ambient temperature and humidity are within the specifications, avoid radical changes in environmental conditions. -
Page 7: Parts Identification And Nomenclature
Power connector Optional interface board connector If you install an optional interface board, you can connect Connects to an optional AC the printer to a host computer through a cable. adapter. - - Control panel Features LEDs that indicate printer status and a button for operating the printer. -
Page 8: Setup
3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Interface Cable to the PC 3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port on your PC. 3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable Connect the RS-232C interface cable to a RS-232C port on your PC. 3-1-3. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port on your PC. Accessory: USB cable 1.8M TSP1 (P/N: 30729100) - -... -
Page 9: Poweredusb Interface Cable
3-1-4. PoweredUSB Interface Cable To protect the printer from electromagnetic interference, affix the ferrite core that came with the optional PoweredUSB in- terface board to the cable. Then, connect the cable to a PoweredUSB port on your PC. Note: The optional PoweredUSB cable has been designed specifically for this printer. Other PoweredUSB cables may not meet the EMC technical standards. Option: PoweredUSB cable 1X8LNL 1.2M (P/N: 30729130) Star-recommended PCI card: PCI to 4 Port PoweredUSB Card (Model: 301-1150-01; manufacturer: Digi) 3.5 cm (maximum) Pull and cut 3-1-5. Ethernet Interface Cable To protect the printer from electromagnetic interference, affix the ferrite core that came with the optional Ethernet in- terface board to the cable. Then, connect the cable to an Ethernet port on your PC. 3.5 cm (maximum) Pull and cut - -... -
Page 10: Connecting The Interface Cable To The Printer
3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer Only a USB cable is provided. If you are using another type of cable, obtain a cable that meets the printer specifications. Because the appropriate interface cable differs depending on the system that you are connecting the printer to, contact your dealer if you are unsure about what cable to use. Before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable, be sure to remove the AC adapter’s power cable plug from the outlet. CAUTION: Do not connect move than one at any given time. 3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable You do not have to affix a ferrite core to a parallel interface cable. To connect a parallel interface cable, follow the instructions given below. (1) Make sure that the AC adapter’s power cable plug is not connected to the outlet. (2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the parallel interface board, and fasten the connector clasps. Parallel interface cable - -... -
Page 11: Rs-232C Interface Cable
3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable You do not have to affix a ferrite core to an RS-232C interface cable. To connect an RS-232C interface cable, follow the instructions given below. (1) Make sure that the AC adapter’s power cable plug is not connected to the outlet. (2) Connect the RS-232C interface cable to the connector on the RS-232C interface board, and tighten the left and right con- nector screws. RS-232C interface cable 3-2-3. USB Interface Cable You do not have to affix a ferrite core to a USB interface cable. To connect a USB interface cable, follow the instructions given below. Accessory: USB cable 1.8M TSP1 (P/N: 30729100) (1) Make sure that the AC adapter’s power cable plug is not connected to the outlet. (2) As shown in the figure, connect the USB interface cable to the USB interface connector. USB interface cable - -... -
Page 12: Poweredusb Interface Cable
Cable hook 3-2-4. PoweredUSB Interface Cable CAUTION: The optional PoweredUSB cable has been designed specifically for this printer. Other PoweredUSB cables may not meet the EMC technical standards. To protect the printer from electromagnetic interference, affix the ferrite core that came with the optional interface board to the cable. To connect the cable, follow the instructions given below. (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) If the AC adapter is connected, remove the power cable plug from the outlet, and then remove the plug from the printer’s power connector. CAUTION: D o not connect the AC adapter while the PoweredUSB cable is connected. Doing so may result in mal- function. (3) Affix the included ferrite core to the PoweredUSB cable as shown in the figure. Option: PoweredUSB cable 1X8LNL 1.2M (P/N: 30729130) (4) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (5) Loop the fastener around the PoweredUSB interface cable, and lock it. Use scissors to cut the excess part of the fastener. 3.5 cm (maximum) PoweredUSB cable - 7 - Ferrite core Pull and cut... -
Page 13: Ethernet Interface Cable
3-2-5. Ethernet Interface Cable To protect the printer from electromagnetic interference, affix the two ferrite cores that came with the optional Ethernet inter- face board, one on the printer end of the cable and the other on the router (hub) end. Follow the instructions given below. (1) Make sure that the AC adapter’s power cable plug is not connected to the outlet. (2) As shown in the figure, affix the ferrite cores to the Ethernet cable. Ferrite core (3) Pass a fastener through each ferrite core. (4) Loop the fasteners around the Ethernet interface cable, and lock them. Use scissors to cut the excess parts of the fasteners. 3.5 cm (maximum) PoweredUSB interface cable Ethernet cable Pull and cut - -... - Page 14 (5) Connect the Ethernet interface cable to the connector on the Ethernet interface board. Ethernet interface cable - -...
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Page 15: Installing The Printer Software
3-3. Installing the Printer Software This section gives instructions for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are on the supplied CD-ROM. The following Windows versions are supported. For Macintosh and Linux, refer to the software manual in the Mac folder or Linux of the CD-ROM. • Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) • Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit • Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit (1) Turn your PC on to start Windows. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities) into the CD-ROM drive. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. (4) When the dialog box shown in the figure appears, the installation is complete. Click “Finish”. This completes the installation of the printer software. If a message appears prompting you to restart Windows, do so. Note: The dialog box that appears varies depending on your environment. - 0 -... -
Page 16: Connecting The Ac Adapter
3-4. Connecting the AC Adapter Note: B efore connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that the printer and all the devices connected to it are turned off. Then remove the power cord plug from the outlet. (1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. Note: The optional AC adapter has been designed specifically for this printer. Other AC adapters may not meet the EMC technical standards. Option: PS0A-B (2) Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the printer. (3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. CAUTION When disconnecting the cable, take hold of the cable connector to pull it out. Releasing the lock makes it easy to disconnect the con- nector. -
Page 17: Turning The Power On
We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. -
Page 18: Connecting To A Peripheral Device
6 cm (maximum) (5) Connect the end of the cable with the ferrite core to the peripheral drive connector on the rear panel of the printer. Connect the other end of the cable to the modular jack of the peripheral device. -
Page 19: Loading Paper And Configuring The Cutter
4. Loading Paper and Configuring the Cutter 4-1. Loading a Paper Roll Use a paper roll that complies with the printer specifications. (See chapter 5, “Consumable Parts and AC Adapter”.) (1) Pull the cover open lever toward you, and pull the front cover out to open it. Cover open lever Front cover (2) Load the paper roll into the printer in the direction indicated by the figure, and pull the leading edge of the paper straight toward you. CAUTION 1: Pull the paper out while keeping it tight. 2: B e careful not to pull the paper out at an angle, because doing so may cause the paper to jam or skew. (3) Push the front of the printer to securely close the front cover. CAUTION 1: Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the printer’s front cover. 2: After the front cover is closed, the printer performs the initial operations (paper feeding to paper cutting). -
Page 20: Changing The Paper Width
4-2. Changing the Paper Width Move the paper guide to match the paper roll width. * The following instructions are for changing the paper width from 79.5 mm to 57.5 mm. (1) Pull the cover open lever toward you, and pull the front cover out to open it. Cover open lever Paper guide (2) Move the lock lever to the free position. (3) Turn the knob clockwise until it stops. Move the lock lever to the lock position. Lock lever Knob Lock position Free position Note: Do not change the paper width while the printer is in use. - -... -
Page 21: Changing The Paper Thickness
4-3. Changing the Paper Thickness To change the paper thickness setting, change the tension and the slide lever positions. 4-3-1. Setting the Tension Lever Position By factory default, the tension lever is set for paper thicknesses between 65 µm and 100 µm. To use paper whose thickness is greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm, change the left and right paper guides’ tension lever positions according to the instructions given below. (1) Pull the cover open lever toward you, and pull the front cover out to open it. (2) Insert a precision flat-blade screwdriver between the front frame and the paper guide, and as shown in the figure, push the part of the tension lever that is set in the paper guide outward to release it, and turn the lever clockwise. Tension lever Front frame Position for paper whose thickness is between 65 µm and 100 µm Left paper guide Right paper guide Position for paper whose thickness is greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm - -... -
Page 22: Setting The Slide Lever Position
By factory default, the tension lever is set for paper thicknesses between 65 µm and 100 µm. To use paper whose thickness is greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm, change the slide lever position according to the in- structions given below. (1) Pull the cover open lever toward you, and pull the front cover out to open it. (2) While pushing the slide lever that is on the left side of the case inward, change the lever position. Position for paper whose thickness is between 65 µm and 100 µm Position for paper thicknesses greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm Slide lever - 17 -... -
Page 23: Changing The Cutter Mode
AC paper guide (2) Loosen the two screws at the fixed blade section. Note: To keep the screws from falling, only turn them once or twice. (3) Move the fixed blade lever in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Loosen the screw Fixed blade (4) Tighten the two screws. (5) Loosen the screw on either side of the AC paper guide section. Note: To keep the screws from falling, only turn them once or twice. (6) Lower the AC paper guide until it stops. Then, tighten the two screws. AC paper guide Screw Note: Do not change the cutter mode while the printer is in use. Screw Fixed blade Loosen the screw Fixed blade lever - -... - Page 24 4 During and immediately after printing, the area around the print head is very hot. Never touch it because you could be burned. 4 When replacing paper, cleaning the head, or performing other maintenance tasks, be careful not to injure yourself when you put your hands inside the printer. 4 Be sure to turn off the printer first when maintenancing the cutter. Failure to do so is dangerous. 4 Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening and closing the printer’s front cover.
- Page 25 Continuing to use the printer may cause electric shock or fire due to short-circuit. 4 The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal print head are easily damaged. Do not touch them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc. 4 Printing quality may suffer if you touch the thermal print head heating element and make it dirty. Do not touch it. 4 Static electricity can damage the driver IC of the thermal print head. Avoid touching it directly. 4 The printing quality and thermal print head’s service life cannot be guaranteed if paper other than that recommended is used. In particular, thermal paper containing Na We recommend that you use paper with the following maximum ion densities: 500 ppm of Na 300 ppm of Cl - . 4 Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from condensation, etc. Notes on Using the Auto Cutter To print after a cut, feed 1 mm (8-dot line) or more of paper. If the cutter is not in its home position after an error, first eliminate the cause of the error; then, turn the power back on. We recommend a margin of 5 mm or more from the end of the printed area to the cutting position. Do not remove the paper while it is being cut, because this can cause a paper jam. Remove the paper only after the full-cut or partial-cut operation has been completed. If you try to remove the paper while it is being cut, paper scraps, paper jams, and other problems may occur. After a full-cut operation, be sure to remove the paper one piece at a time. , or C - may drastically reduce the service life of the thermal print head. - 0 -...
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Page 26: Consumable Parts And Ac Adapter
5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter Use paper that meets the specifications. 5-1. General Thermal Paper Roll 5-1-1. Paper Roll Specifications (1) Paper thickness: 65 µm to 150 µm (excluding Mitsubishi HiTec F5041) (2) Paper width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm 57.5 ± 0.5 mm Note: Never change the paper width while the printer is in use. (3) Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less Take up paper roll width: 0 (4) Core inner and outer diameters: 65 µm to 75 µm: core inner ø12 ± 1 mm, core outer ø18 ± 1 mm 75 µm to 150 µm: core inner ø25.4 ± 1 mm, core outer ø32 ± 1 mm (5) Printed surface: Outer edge of roll * Do not use inner-wrapped paper rolls. Note 1: Do not glue or tape the paper roll and shaft core together. -
Page 27: Effective Print Width
Paper width Left and right margins (mm) 79.5 ± 0.5 57.5 ± 0.5 Left margin 5-2. Thermal Label Paper Roll (Tack label paper and full-face thermal label paper) 5-2-1. Paper Roll Specifications (1) Total paper thickness: 150 µm or less (2) Paper width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3) Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less Take up paper roll width: 0 (4) Core inner and outer diameters: core inner ø25.4 ± 1 mm, core outer ø32 ± 1 mm (5) Printed surface: Outer edge of roll Note 1: Set the tension lever to the position for paper thicknesses greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm. 2: : Set the slide lever to the position for paper thicknesses greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm. 3: : Do not glue or tape the paper roll and shaft core together. 4: : Do not fold the tail end of paper. -
Page 28: Effective Print Width
Effective Print Width 5-2-3. Paper width (mm) Tack label paper 76 ± 0.5 Full-face thermal 79.5 ± 0.5 label paper ■ Detailed Diagrams of Recommended Tack Label Specifications (Rolled dimension) Release paper Base material (backing paper) (label paper) Printing direction Black mark (back of diagram) Left and right margins (mm) Tack label +0.5 - 1.0 30 to 295 (Label length) 35 to 300 (Black mark pitch) 5 ±... -
Page 29: Ac Adapter (Option)
■ Detailed Diagram of Effective Printing Area 3 (bottom margin) ■ Diagram of Cut Position, Printing Line, and Black Mark Sensor Position 5-3. AC Adapter (Option) Note: The optional AC adapter has been designed specifically for this printer. Other AC adapters may not meet the EMC technical standards. They may also cause damage to the printer, electric shock, or fire. Model name: PS60A-24B Input: 90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: 24±10% V DC, 2.1 A 4.5 (top margin) * Minimum settable top margin when paper is fed using back-feed 22.5 to 287.5 (effective print length) 30 to 295 (label length) -
Page 30: Control Panel And Other Functions
Paper roll near-end detection* Cover open error Paper out error Black mark error *1 Near-end detection does not work until the paper is fed for 100 mm after the cover is opened and then closed. *1 Near-end detection does not work until the paper is fed for 100 mm after the cover is opened and then closed. Note 1: If the cutter cannot return to the home position, or the printer cannot initialize, the error is unrecoverable. For details, see section 9-3, “Releasing the Cutter Lock”. 2: If the paper is jammed, turn the power off, clear the jammed paper, and then turn the power on. For details, see section 9-2, “Removing Paper Jams”. (2) Errors that the printer cannot recover from Error description POWER Cutter error... -
Page 31: Self-Printing
6-3. Self-Printing 6-3-1. Test Printing (1) Load a paper roll into the printer. (2) With the front cover closed, turn the power switch on while holding down the FEED button. (3) The internal speaker produces a buzzer sound, and the printer starts a test print. T he printer prints its version number, DIP switch settings, memory switch settings, etc. When the test print is finished, the printer returns to normal mode. 6-3-2. Hexadecimal Dump Mode (1) With the front cover open, turn the power on while holding down the FEED button. (2) W hen you close the front cover after the printer initialization has been completed, the printer prints “*** Hex Dump Printing ***” and enters Hexadecimal Dump mode. (3) A ll the signals received from the host computer are printed in hexadecimal code. You can use this mode to check whether the control codes sent from your program are being received correctly by the printer. (4) If the last line of program data is less than one line, you can press the FEED button to print it. To clear this mode, turn the printer off. - -... -
Page 32: Adjusting Sensors
6-4. Adjusting Sensors 6-4-1. PE and BM Sensor Adjustment Mode (1) Check that the printer is turned off. (2) Unfasten the screw holding the DIP switch cover at the bottom of the printer, and remove the cover. (3) Using a pointed object, set DIP switch DIPSW1-4 to OFF and DIP switches DIPSW1-5, DIPSW1-6, and DIPSW1-7 to ON. DIP switch cover (4) Open the front cover, and set a paper roll into the printer. (5) Turn the printer on. The lamps on the control panel will flash, and the printer will enter sensor adjustment mode. (6) As shown in the figure below, turn VR1 with a precision flat-blade screwdriver so that both the POWER lamp (green) and ERROR lamp (red) light. DIP-SW 1 - 27 - DIP-SW 2... -
Page 33: Ne Sensor Adjustment Mode
(8) Attach the DIP switch cover. 6-4-2. NE Sensor Adjustment Mode (1) Check that the printer is turned off. (2) Open the front cover, remove the paper roll from the printer, and close the front cover. (3) Unfasten the screw holding the DIP switch cover at the bottom of the printer, and remove the cover. (4) Using a pointed object, set DIP switches DIPSW1-4 and DIPSW1-5 to OFF and DIP switches DIPSW1-6 and DIPSW1-7 to ON. Then turn the printer on. The lamps on the control panel will flash, and the printer will enter sensor adjustment mode. (5) Turn VR2 clockwise all the way with a precision flat-blade screwdriver as shown in the figure below. If the POWER lamp (green) is on at this point, proceed to step (7). If the POWER lamp (green) is off, proceed to step (6). DIP switch cover DIP-SW 1 - - DIP-SW 2... - Page 34 (7) Press the FEED button. The LED will flash, and the printer will enter sensor check mode. (8) Open the front cover, set a paper roll into the printer, and close the front cover. Check that the POWER lamp (green) is lit and the ERROR lamp (red) is off. (9) Open the front cover, remove the paper roll from the printer, and close the front cover. Check that both the POWER lamp (green) and ERROR lamp (red) are lit. (10) T urn the printer off, and set DIP switches DIPSW1-4, DIPSW1-5, DIPSW1-6, and DIPSW1-7 to their original settings. (11) A ttach the DIP switch cover. - -...
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Page 35: Adjusting The Near-End Sensor
7. Adjusting the Near-End Sensor To use the near-end sensor, set the remaining paper length to detect. Follow the instructions given below. (1) Open the rear cover. (2) Use a ballpoint pen or a pointed object to pull the sensor up and move it to the appropriate position. Check that the position is correct. Level 1 Appropriate positions according to the type of paper Core paper roll with ø12 (A) inner diameter and ø18 (B) outer diameter Thickness Detected diameter (µm) m) ) (C; mm) Level 1 Level 2 Approx. ø23 Approx. ø26 Note: 1) The adjuster is factory set to level 1. -
Page 36: Speaker
8-1. Speaker Specifications (1) Model number: SCG-16A (2) External dimensions: ø16-h3 (3) Sound pressure: By itself Embedded in printer 6 1.2 dB ± 3 dB (measurement distance: ISO7779 compliant; diagonally up- 8-2. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, follow the instructions given below. (1) Unfasten the screw holding the DIP switch cover at the bottom of the printer, and remove the cover. (2) Turn the volume adjuster with a precision flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the volume. Speaker jack 8-3. Speaker Jack (1) Connector: ø3.5 monaural mini jack (2) Target speaker: A speaker with an impedance of 8 Ω is recommended. 8. Speaker 92.5 dB ± 3 dB (rated input: 0.3 W, measurement distance: 10 cm) wards from the printer at a distance of 67.5 cm) -
Page 37: Audio Error Messages
Head thermistor error Power voltage error *1 Near-end detection does not work until the paper is fed for 100 mm after the cover is opened and then closed. *2 Output 5 seconds after a cover open error occurs. Audio Message Paper Near End, please prepare for the paper refill. Head Temperature is too high, please wait until Power lamp turns on. Please close the printer cover. Paper end. Please refill paper. Black Mark error is detected. Please confirm the specification according to the Users Manual. Cutter error. Please refer to the Users Manual for recovery. Flash ROM error. Please turn off the printer and refer to the Us- ers Manual for recovery. EEPROM error. Please turn off the printer and refer to the Us- ers Manual for recovery. SRAM error. Please turn off the printer and refer to the Users Manual for recovery. Thermistor error. Please turn off the printer and refer to the Us- ers Manual for recovery. Power Voltage error. Please turn off the printer and refer to the Users Manual for recovery. - -... -
Page 38: Preventing And Removing Paper Jams
9. Preventing and Removing Paper Jams 9-1. Preventing Paper Jams When you set the paper roll into the printer, do not pull out the end of the paper at an angle. Do not touch the paper roll when the printer is printing or paper-feeding or before the cut operation has finished completely. Holding or pulling the paper while it is being fed may cause paper jams, improper cutting, or improper line breaks. 9-2. Removing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, remove the paper according to the instructions given below. (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) Pull the cover open lever toward you to open the front cover. (3) Remove the jammed paper. -
Page 39: Maintenance
Accumulation of paper dust and dirt may cause the printer to not print portions of characters. To prevent such problems, perform periodic maintenance, such as removing paper dust from the paper transport section and removing the blackened paper dust from the thermal head surface. Note: Turn the printer’s power switch off before performing maintenance. Use the following as a guideline for when to periodically clean the printer. Thermal paper: Every six months or 1,000,000 lines of printing Label paper: Every month or 200,000 lines of printing 10-1. Thermal Head To remove the blackened paper dust that has accumulated on the thermal head surface, wipe it clean with a cotton swab (or soft cloth) dipped in alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl). The thermal head is located where it is hard to look at directly. Use the mirror sheet to clean the head. Thermal head 1: The thermal head is easily damaged, so clean it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch it. CAUTION 2: Do not clean the thermal head immediately after printing, when it is hot. 3: B e careful of static electricity while cleaning the thermal head. Static electricity can damage the head. 4: W hen label paper is used, paste adheres to the head, platen, and paper guides. Wipe off the paste. If you don’t, paper transport problems and improper printing may occur. We recommend... -
Page 40: Platen Rubber Roller
10-2. Platen Rubber Roller Apply alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl) to a dry, soft cloth, and wipe off the dirt from the rubber roller. Clean the entire rubber roller by rotating it. Paper holder Rubber roller 10-3. Paper Holder Clean the paper holder of debris, dust, paper particles, glue, etc. that may have accumulated. 10-4. Sensors and Their Surrounding Area Clean the sensors of debris, dust, paper particles, etc. In particular, if the reflection sensors are dirty, detection will not be performed properly. Cleaning is relatively easy if you use a brush or a similar tool. PE and BM sensor - -... -
Page 41: Specifications
11-1. General Specifications (1) Print method: Direct line thermal printing (thermal type) (2) Print speed: Max. 2000 dots/sec. (250 mm/sec.; standard monochrome mode) (3) Dot density: 203 dpi; 8 dots/mm (0.125 mm/dot) (4) Printing width: Max. 72 mm Settable between 30 mm and 72 mm at 1 mm intervals (5) Number of print columns: Max. 48 columns (12 × 24 font) Max. 64 columns (9 × 24 font) Max. 36 columns (16 × 24) Max. 24 columns (24 × 24 kanji font) (6) Paper feed method: Friction feed Feed pitch 0.125 mm (7) Paper roll: S ee section 5-1, “General Thermal Paper Roll” and 5-2, “Thermal Label Paper Roll” in chapter 5, “Consumable Parts and AC Adapter”. Paper width: General thermal paper: 79.5 ± 0.5, 57.5 ± 0.5 mm Label paper: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (backing paper width) Roll diameter: Max. ø83 mm (8) External dimensions: 144 mm (width) × 227.7 mm (depth) × 114 mm (height) 144 mm (width) × 316.2 mm (depth) × 114 mm (height); with cable cover attached * Front section height is 115.5 mm. -
Page 42: Auto Cutter Specifications
• Use a power supply that complies with SELV output or LPS (Limited Power Source). • Take into consideration the noise in the environment that the printer is installed in, and take appropriate mea- sures to protect the printer from static electricity, AC line noise, etc. -
Page 43: Environmental Requirements
Temperature: -20°C to 60°C Humidity: 10% RH to 90% RH (no condensation) Note: The maximum temperature and humidity combination is 40°C and 90% RH (without condensation). 11-6. Reliability Specifications (1) Service life Mechanical: 20,000,000 lines Head: <Conditions> Average printing ratio: 12.5%; recommended thermal paper: 65 µm (when using P220AG) (2) MCBF: 60,000,000 lines The Mean Cycle Between Failure (MCBF) is defined to be the overall failure cycle, which includes random or wear fail- ures that occur until the printer reaches its mechanical life of 20,000,000 lines. Note: The mechanical life is 20,000,000 lines. The MCBF of 60,000,000 lines does not indicate the durable service life. (3) Auto cutter service life Paper width of 79.5 mm and 57.5 mm including tack label backing paper Paper width between 65 µm and 100 µm: 2,000,000 partial cuts, 2,000,000 full cuts Paper width greater than 100 µm and up to 150 µm: 600,000 partial cuts, 600,000 full cuts Paper width of 79.5 mm for full-face thermal label paper 00,000 partial cuts and 00,000 full cuts Note: A ll the reliability values indicated above are based on the use of the recommended thermal paper. They are not guar- anteed with the use of non-recommended thermal paper. Operating environment Temperature (°C) -
Page 44: Black Mark Specifications
11-7. Black Mark Specifications Print direction Top margin: 14 mm or more Note: 1) The cut position shown above is for when memory switch #2 (print start position adjustment) is set to its default setting. 2) The black mark’s PCS value must be 0.90 or more. 3) With the factory default setting, the printer may not detect black marks correctly, depending on the paper that you are using and the printed condition of the black marks. We recommend that you make adjustments with the paper that you are using. 4) The accuracy of paper feeding to the start position through black mark detection is ±2 mm of the reference print posi- tion. The printing length accuracy is ±2% of the set value, taking into account the environmental temperature and the error in the manufacturing process of the platen core. Add a maximum of -5% error to the set value when taking the ser- vice life into account. If you are using pre-printed paper, pay attention to the print layout. 5) The printing area is as shown in the above diagram when you use black marks. The top margin consists of approximately 13 mm from the print position to the cut position (auto cutter) and at least 1 mm (8 dot lines) of paper feeding when printing after cut operations. Therefore, the minimum total margin is 14 mm. Ensure that the margin shown in the above diagram is used to prevent the printing length setting along the paper feed direction from exceeding the black mark pitch. Otherwise, pages may be skipped. [Example of printing area setting] <When the black mark pitch (length A) is 100 mm> Top margin: 14 mm/Bottom margin: 3 mm + (100 mm × 0.03) = 6 mm Therefore, the printing length along the paper feed direction must be 80 mm or less. Back side Length A: 30 to 300 mm of paper 5±1 mm... -
Page 45: Dip Switch Settings
12. DIP Switch Settings Two DIP switches are provided at the bottom of the printer, and you can set them according to the tables that start on the next page. To change the settings, follow the instructions given below. (1) Check that the printer is turned off. (2) Unfasten the screw holding the DIP switch cover at the bottom of the printer, and remove the cover. DIP switch cover DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2 (3) Using a pointed object, set the DIP switches. (4) Attach the DIP switch cover, and fasten it with screws. Note: The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer. - 0 -... -
Page 46: Parallel Interface Model
STAR line mode ESC/POS mode Reserved Sensor adjustment Reset using the INIT signal (pin #31) Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) ASB function* STAR line mode ESC/POS mode Low peak current mode -0 Installed cutter type * ASB function: Automatically sends a status signal to the host whenever the printer status changes (cover open, paper out, error, etc.). For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode, Star Page mode, and ESC/POS mode). *2 NSB function: Automatically sends a status signal whenever the printer switches to reverse transfer mode. For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode and Star Page mode). ■ DIP-SW 2 Switch Function - to - By factory default, all settings are set to ON. STAR line mode Always ON Reserved Resolution correction 0 dpi... -
Page 47: Rs-232C Interface Model
Emulation STAR line mode ESC/POS mode Reserved Sensor adjustment Reserved Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) ASB function* Reserved Low peak current mode -0 Installed cutter type * ASB function: Automatically sends a status signal to the host whenever the printer status changes (cover open, paper out, error, etc.). For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode, Star Page mode, and ESC/POS mode). ■ DIP-SW 2 Switch Function - to - By factory default, all settings are set to ON. STAR line mode Always ON Reserved Resolution correction 0 dpi Always ON Invalid Always ON... - Page 48 (2) Remove the interface board from the printer. (3) Remove the interface PCB from the interface board so that you can access DIP-SW 3. (4) Change the DIP-SW 3 settings. RS-232C interface PCB DIP-SW 3 (5) Attach the RS-232C interface PCB following the procedure for removing it in reverse. (6) Install the interface board onto the printer. (7) Turn both the printer and the host computer on. Note: The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer. ■ DIP-SW 3 Switch Baud rate Data length Parity check Parity Handshaking...
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Page 49: Usb And Poweredusb Interface Model
For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode, Star Page mode, and ESC/POS mode). *2 NSB function: Automatically sends a status signal whenever the printer switches to reverse transfer mode. For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode and Star Page mode). ■ DIP-SW 2 Switch Function - to - By factory default, all settings are set to ON. STAR line mode Always ON Reserved Resolution correction 0 dpi Always ON Invalid Printer Class Receive buffer full or offline Printer Class Valid Vendor Class Invalid Printer Valid NSB Class Vendor function* Invalid Class Reserved... -
Page 50: Ethernet Interface Model
STAR line mode ESC/POS mode Reserved Sensor adjustment Reset using the INIT signal (pin #31) Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) ASB function* STAR line mode ESC/POS mode Low peak current mode -0 Installed cutter type * ASB function: Automatically sends a status signal to the host whenever the printer status changes (cover open, paper out, error, etc.). For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode, Star Page mode, and ESC/POS mode). *2 NSB function: Automatically sends a status signal whenever the printer switches to reverse transfer mode. For details, see the separate command specifications (Star Line mode and Star Page mode). ■ DIP-SW 2 Switch Function - to - By factory default, all settings are set to ON. STAR line mode Always ON Reserved Resolution correction 0 dpi... - Page 51 ■ Initializing Settings To initialize the settings, use the push switch as follows: (1) With the printer in normal operating mode, hold down the push switch for 1 to 5 seconds. The green and red LEDs flash with a regular pattern. Push switch (2) P ush the switch again. The red and green LEDs both turn off, and the Ethernet interface settings are returned to their factory default values. (3) When the Ethernet interface initialization has been completed, the printer automatically reboots. ■ LED Display Green LED ...Lights when 100BASE-TX is detected on the other end of the connection Red LED...Lights when packets are received - -...
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Page 52: Parallel Interface
This bidirectional parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 Compatibility and Nibble modes. Contact your dealer for details. Pinout for the two modes Pin number Direction In/Out In/Out In/Out In/Out In/Out In/Out In/Out In/Out ~ 0 Note 1) The prefix “n” on the signal name refers to low active signals. If any of the signal lines listed above is not available on the host, bidirectional communication is not possible. 2) Be sure to use twisted pair wires for each signal line, and connect the return wires to signal ground. (18) (36) 13. -
Page 53: Rs-232C Interface
Receive data Same control as DTR Not used (1) STAR line mode Not used (2) ESC/POS mode 1) DIP SW3-7 = OFF a) DTR/DSR mode Indicates whether the host can receive data. (This excludes data transmission that uses <DLE> <EOT> and <GS a> commands.) SPACE: The host can receive data. MARK: The host cannot receive data. b) X-ON/X-OFF mode Status of this signal is not checked. 2) DIP SW3-7 = ON Functions as an external reset signal. A mark signal with a pulse width of 1 ms or longer resets the printer. - - (b7) A: Start bit B: Data bit C: Parity bit D: Stop bit Function... - Page 54 . Other error 7. Receive buffer full b) X-ON/X-OFF mode Always set to SPACE, except during the following conditions 1. After a reset, until communication is enabled . During test printing Not used 1) DIPSW3-8 = OFF Status of this signal is not checked. 2) DIPSW3-8 = ON Functions as an external reset signal. A space signal with a pulse width of 1 ms or longer resets the printer. D-sub 25 pin - - Function DIP SW - BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY – BUSY –...
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Page 55: Cable Connections
14-3. Cable Connections Refer to the host computer’s interface specifications, and connect the interfaces. Typical connections (for hardware flow control) are shown below. Printer side (D-sub 25 pin) INIT ■ When using an RS-232C cable (reverse type) sold commercially Printer side (D-sub 25 pin) * I n general, windows PCs that have serial interfaces receive printer’s hardware flow control signal (DTR) through the CTS pin. But cables sold commercially connect the PC’s CTS pin to the printer’s RTS pin. Therefore, when using a cable sold commercially, we recommend the transmission method be changed to Xon/Xoff protocol mode. Note: Use inch screws for the connector fixing screws. 25 pin 25 pin - 0 - Host side 9 pin Host side 9 pin... -
Page 56: Usb And Poweredusb Interface
15. USB and PoweredUSB Interface 15-1. USB and PoweredUSB Interface Specifications (1) USB function General specifications: Conforms to USB 2.0 Data rate: USB full speed mode (12 Mbps) Transmission method: USB bulk transmission mode Power supply: Self-powered (2) Connector: USB: USB up-stream port connector (USB Type-B) PoweredUSB: 1 × 8 right-angle type 15-2. Connector and Signal Name Type B connector DUSB-BRA42-T11(D2)-FA (manufacturer: DDK) Pin number Signal name VBUS PoweredUSB port 69913-104LF (manufacturer: FCI) Pin number Signal name F-GND + V VBUS + V F-GND... -
Page 57: Ethernet Interface Specifications
16. Ethernet Interface Specifications (1) Communication specifications General specifications: Conforms to IEEE802.3 Communication media: 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Data rate: 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Protocol: TCP/IP TCP/IP protocols: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, LPR, #9100, HTTP, TELNET, FTP, TFTP (2) Connector: RJ-45 (8-pin modular) Note: Factory-set login password for administrator HTTP (Web), Telnet, or FTP protocol is used when you change the printer settings. To change the settings, you must log into the printer using an administrator account. The administrator account login information for HTTP (Web), Telnet, and FTP are shown below. Administrator account name Password * You can change the password after logging in. “root” (required) “public” (required) - -... -
Page 58: Peripheral Drive Circuit
This printer is equipped with a circuit for driving peripheral devices such as cash drawers. There is a peripheral drive connector (6-pin modular plug) at the drive circuit output. To use the drive circuit, connect a cable to this connector (the cable is not included in the package). The recommended cable specifications are indicated below. Recommended cable specifications Modular jack plug Peripheral drive connector 17. Peripheral Drive Circuit Shield Wire lead Note: Connect a shielded wire to pin 1 (frame ground). - - Manufacturer Model MOLEX 90075-0007 AMP 641337 B--... - Page 59 5) Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24 Ω. 6) Absolute maximum rating of diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) Average rectified current I = 1.0 A 7) Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25°C) Collector current I = 2.0 A * For details of commands, see the separate Programmer’s Manual. http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm +24V 7824 Printer side R3 = 3.5K R4 = 300 - - With shield Peripheral device 1 4.7K 1/4W Peripheral device 2 Compulsion switch...
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Page 60: Memory Switch Settings
#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 7 #8 #9 WARNING Changing the memory switch settings can cause the printer to fail to operate correctly. Hexadecimal code 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000... -
Page 61: Release History
19. Release History Rev. No. Revision date Description Rev. 1.0 Jan. 2010 New Release - -... - Page 62 SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. 536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 424-0066 Japan Tel: (int+81)-54-347-0112 Fax: (int+81)-54-347-0409 Please access the following URL http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm for the latest revision of the manual. OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC. 1150 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ 08837-3729 U.S.A.