Star SP200 Instructions

Star SP200, SP300, DP8340, TSP200 Receipt Printer Tips
Please read these instructions prior to installing and connecting the printer to your point of sale system.
Introduction:
The Star SP200 series (SP212, SP216), SP300 series (SP312, SP342) and DP8340 series receipt
printers are 40 column dot matrix impact printers which can accommodate multi-part receipt paper.
The Star TSP200 series (TSP200) printers are 48 column direct thermal receipt printers that can print
only one copy on specially treated thermal receipt paper.
The SP and DP series are available in specific models, for connection to either parallel or serial port on
your computer. The TSP series printers contain both serial and parallel interfaces.
All Star receipt printers have built in cash drawer driver circuits. The cash drawer that you purchase
must be specifically designed to connect to your model of Star printer.
Star receipt printers are shipped without printer driver software. See step 8 on page 2 for instructions
on acquiring and configuring printer drivers.
Planning for Installation - Locating and positioning your receipt printer:
Select a location for the receipt printer that:
1. Provides a solid, stable surface
2. Is within the range of cable length required for attaching the cables to the computer system unit
3. Routes the cables to the system unit so they will not be stretched excessively or get cut or pinched on
sharp objects.
4. Allows the operator unobstructed access to receipts as they are printed.
Installation:
1. Prior to attaching the receipt printer to your computer, make sure the computer power is OFF and the
computer power connector is unplugged from the power source. (Observe this precaution whenever you
attach or disconnect ANY data cable from your computer).
2. Set the printer in a location that is within convenient reach of the clerk checkout station close enough to
allow the data cable from the printer to the computer to be attached without unnecessary stretching.
3. For SP and DP series receipt printers, refer to the manual that accompanies the printer and install the
ribbon.
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