INTRODUCTION This manual describes the thermal printer TUP900 series. It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic knowledge and understanding of the English language.
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CHAPTER 1 ADJUSTMENTS This printer has undergone various adjustments so that it will attain a given standard of performance. In this chapter, a brief explanation is given of the methods for making adjustments. Follow the instructions when performing maintenance inspections or when replacing parts to correct malfunctions.
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Adjustment of the Paper End & Black Mark Sensor 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the screws. Then, remove the board chassis. Screw Board chassis DIP Switch DSW1 Fig. 1-1 Adjustment Volume LED1 LED2 Fig.
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3. Since it is adjusted by rotating the volume VR1, check the position of the volume. Prepare a small slotted screwdriver. 4. Set the paper not for black mark. 5. Use the tip of a thin object to turn off the DIP switch DSW 1-4. 6.
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LED1 LED2 Fig. 1-4 Control Panel 3. Since it is adjusted by rotating the volume VR6, check the position of the volume. Prepare a small slotted screwdriver. 4. Set the roll paper. 5. Use the tip of a thin object to turn off the DIP switch DSW 1-4. 6.
Maintenance In order to maintain the optimum performance of this printer and to prevent trouble, maintenance must be carried out according to the following items. 1-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head and Platen To ensure long-term and stable printing, periodically clean the thermal head and the platen. It is recommended that you clean every 500,000 lines.
1-3. How to Release the Cutter Lock Use the following procedures to release the auto-cutter lock if trouble occurs, such as when paper becomes chewed. Procedure 1. Turn the apparatus power off. 2. Rotate the emergency knobs in the direction of the arrows on the top of the auto-cutter unit case to return the cutter blades to their home position.
Lubrication Lubrication is very important to maintain optimum performance and to prevent trouble. 2-1. Lubricant The type of lubricant greatly affects the performance and durability of the printer, especially in a low temperature environment. We recommend use of the grease listed below for this printer. Type of oil Product name Maker...
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Fig. 2-2 Lubricated Areas (TMP942) – 9 –...
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Fig. 2-3 Lubricated Areas (PR921) – 10 –...
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CHAPTER 3 PARTS LIST HOW TO USE PARTS LIST DRWG. NO. This column shows the drawing number of the illustration. REVISED EDITION MARK This column shows a revision number. Part that have been added in the revised edition are indicated with “#”. Part that have been abolished in the revised edition are indicated with “*”.
1-2. Parts List Printer Assembly DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY R E M A R K S R A N K 80701770 WIRE 18UL1007BRN145TT TUP992 37497000 NEAR-END DETECTOR UNIT TUP9 37490050 BOARD CHASSIS U UNIT TUP9 BOARD CHASSIS UNIT TUP9 FRAME L UNIT TUP9...
2-2. Parts List Mechanism Base Unit DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY R E M A R K S R A N K 38515000 PR921-24 TUP992 38448300 TMP942-24 37491510 STOPPER ASSY TUP9 TUP992 37491500 DAMPER ROLLER ASSY TUP9 MECHANISM BASE ASSY TUP9 33913000 HANDLE...
3-2. Frame L Unit DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 10-1 FRAME L ASSY TUP9 10-2 33912000 CLAMP TUP9 10-3 33210520 BUSHING TUP9 10-4 31382070 SHAFT A TUP9 10-5 30531180 CLAMP SPRING TUP9 10-6 30211050 PF ROLLER BEARING TMP6 10-7 PAPER SET SEAL...
3-3. Board chassis Unit DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 11-1 37497200 CONTROL BOARD UNIT TUP9 11-2 37490530 BOARD CHASSIS L ASSY TUP9 11-3 37220200 SUB-BOARD UNIT PBD-9 11-4 37220001 MAIN LOGIC BOARD UNIT TBD9 11-5 30721760 CABLE UNIT 6X220CC TUP9 11-6...
3-4. Presenter Unit PR921 Disassembly Drawing – 21 –...
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Presenter Unit PR921 DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 37517030 TERMINAL BOARD UNIT 37514020 SLIP WHEEL 37513070 PAPER GUIDE UNIT 37513060 HOLDER ROLLER UNIT 37513050 PAPER FEED ROLLER UNIT 37512030 PAPER FEED MOTOR UNIT SIDE FRAME L UNIT SIDE FRAME R UNIT 37510030 GUIDE FRAME UNIT...
3-5. Paper Guide Unit (PR921) 1- 3- DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 1-3-1 37517200 PE DETECTOR ASSY 1-3-2 PAPER GUIDE 1-3-3 30045090 GUIDE – 23 –...
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Mechanism Unit TMP942 DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 37489011 HEAD UNIT TMP9 37487700 TERMINAL BOARD ASSY TMP9 37483110 PLATEN HOLDER UNIT TMP9 37483040 PAPER GUIDE UNIT TMP9 37483030 SPRING HOLDER UNIT TMP9 37482110 CUTTER UNIT TMP9 37482010 PAPER FEED MOTOR UNIT TMP9...
3-8. Head Unit 2- 1- DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 2-1-1 HEAD HOLDER TMP9 2-1-2 31210001 COLLAR TMP8 2-1-3 30905040 THERMAL HEAD KF2004-GD31B 2-1-4 30721720 CABLE UNIT B TMP9 2-1-5 30721711 CABLE UNIT A TMP9 2-1-6 04991204 FASTENER T18S 2-1-7...
3-10. Paper Guide Unit (TMP942) 2- 4- DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK 2-4-1 37487330 PE DETECTOR ASSY TMP9 2-4-2 UPPER GUIDE TMP9 2-4-3 PAPER GUIDE BASE TMP9 2-4-4 33910440 SIDE GUIDE L TMP9 2-4-5 33910430 SIDE GUIDE R TMP9 2-4-6 GUIDE PINION 18X0.5...
Control Panel Board 6-1. Circuit Diagram 6-2. Parts List Control Panel Board DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY R E M A R K S R A N K 09100860 CONNECTOR S6B-PH-K-R LED1 08300101 LED GL3KG8 LED2 08300069 LED GL3PR8 R1-2 06753314 CHIP RESISTOR 330 OHM 1/10W...
11-2. Parts List Parallel Interface Board DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME Q'TY REMARKS RANK BC1-3 CERA.CAPA.CHIP1608 0.022UF 50V NOT MOUNTED CERA.CAPA.CHIP1608 1000PF 50V C3-4 NOT MOUNTED CHEM. CAPA. CONNECTOR PHEC40P-R111 CONNECTOR CA-M57R41-2754C 08211042 TTL IC 74LS374NSR*EL TTL IC 74ALS32FP*EL 08210126 TTL IC 74LS05FP*EL L1-2...
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ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISION OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC. STAR MICRONICS EUROPE LTD. Star House, Peregrine Business 536 Shimizunanatsushinya, 1150 King Georges Post Road, Edison, Park, Gomm Road, High Wycombe, Shizuoka, 424-0066 Japan NJ 08837-3729 U.S.A.