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• If not, a child may put the bag on his head. PROHIBIT Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object. • A damaged cable can cause a fire. PROHIBIT - 4 - SRP-270...
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• After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to repair it. TO UNPLUG PRINTER Install the printer on the stable surface. • If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt yourself. PRINTER PROHIBIT Do not let water or other foreign objects in the printer.
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SRP-270 1. Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package. Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing. SRP-270A SRP-270C SRP-270D Power Cord AC Adapter Paper Roll...
1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source. 3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector. 4) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
- USB Interface Cable 1) Turn off the power switch on both the printer and the POS system (PC, ECR, etc.). 2) Connect the interface cable to the printer interface connector. - For a Serial cable, secure by tightening the screws on both sides.
Connect the printer and cash drawer via the interface cable as shown below. Cash Drawer Connector Cash Drawer Cable 1) Turn off the power switch on both the printer and the POS system (PC, ECR, etc.). 2) Connect the cash drawer cable to the printer cash drawer connector. ※ CAUTION Do not connect a telephone line to the printer cash drawer connector.
5) To allow the ribbon to move freely within the ribbon cartridge during insertion, turn the cartridge knob clockwise once more. ※ CAUTION Only use BIXOLON-approved ribbon cartridges. Use of an unapproved ribbon cartridge can result in malfunction and/or other issues. In such cases, warranty service is not available.
3-5-1 SRP-270 A/C Model 1) Turn on the printer power. 2) Open the printer cover. (Remove any core of a fully used paper roll if present.) 3) Undo the paper roll, and make sure that the lower edge is cleanly cut.
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5) Insert the end of the paper roll into the paper slot as shown below. The paper then feeds automatically. Automatic cutting is available for printer models equipped with auto cutters. (SRP-270C) - For printer models without auto cutters, tear off the paper as shown below. (SRP-270A) Rev. 1.05 - 14 -...
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3-5-2 SRP-270 D Model 1) Turn on the printer power. 2) Open the printer cover. (Remove any core of a fully used paper roll if present.) 3) Undo the paper roll, and make sure that the lower edge is cleanly cut.
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SRP-270 5) Insert the end of the paper roll into the paper slot as shown below. The paper then feeds automatically. 6) Turn the spool and insert the paper into the groove. Wrap the paper around the spool several times, and then affix into the spool slot.
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SRP-270 7) Tear off any extruding paper. 8) Close the auto cutter, and then close the printer cover. Spool Spool Paper Roll Paper Roll Auto Cutter Auto Cutter (Correct Paper Installation) (Incorrect Paper Installation) - 17 - Rev. 1.05...
- Refer to “4. Self-Test” for details related to self-tests. - Refer to the service manual for information on hexa-printing. O Power This lamp turns green when the printer power is on. O Error This lamp turns red when a printer error occurs.
Run the self-test when first setting the printer or when encountering a problem. The following printer attributes can be assessed. - Control Circuits, Mechanisms, Print Quality, and ROM Version If no issue is found with the printer after running the self-test, examine the other devices or peripherals and software. software.
5. Fine Tuning 5-1 Dip Switch Adjustment The dip switches can be used to select the following printer functions. - Emulation - Auto Cutter, Font Interval, Auto Line Feed - Serial Communications Settings, Hexa-Printing The dip switches are located on the under side of the printer.
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Refer to Chart (1) below. Enable Disable Unified Complete SW1-2 Mode BXL/POS CITIZEN STAR Always Always Enable Disable Enable Disable On/Off DTR/DSR 7 Bit Enable Disable Even Refer to Chart (2) below. SW2–7 SW2–8 - 21 - SRP-270 Default Default 8 Bit...
SRP-270 5-2 Paper Jam Removal Remove jammed paper as shown below. Printer Cover Ribbon Cartridge Coin Lock Mechanism Handle Head Cover Manual Screw Auto Cutter Paper Jam 1) Open the printer cover. 2) Lift the lock mechanism handle and raise the auto cutter.
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6) Push the head to the left and fix in place. 7) Turn the paper feed knob and remove the jammed paper. 8) Replace the head cover and fasten the screw. 9) Place the ribbon cartridge and paper back in their original positions and close the printer cover. ※ WARNING The printer head can get hot during printing.
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SRP-270 ※ CAUTION If the cutting edge of the auto cutter is not in its normal position, paper cannot be inserted properly. Insert a screwdriver into the hole near the bottom of the auto cutter as shown below, and turn the gear within the auto cutter to adjust the cutting edge to its normal position.
Signal Direction Frame Ground Output Transmit Data Input Receive Data Output Ready To Send Input Clear To Send Input Data Set Ready Signal Ground Output Data Terminal Ready - 27 - SRP-270 Power Connector Host Side (9P) (Shield.G) (S.GND) Function...
Signal FGND SGND Rev. 1.05 Cash Drawer Connector Direction Function Frame Ground Output Send Data Output Input Receive Data Input Signal Ground Output Same as DTR (RS-232) Input Same as DSR (RS-232) - 28 - SRP-270 Power Connector Host Side...
Xflag/Data1,5 nAutoFd HostBusy Logic-H Logic-H nInit nInit nFault nDataAvail/Data0,4 DK_Status nSelectIn 1284-Active - 29 - SRP-270 Power Connector Byte Mode HostClk Data 0 (LSB) Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 (MSB) PtrClk...
Cash Drawer Control Signal 2 Signal Ground Rev. 1.05 Cash Drawer Connector Wire Color White Green Black Drain Wire Signal - 30 - SRP-270 Power Connector Function Host Power Data (D-) Data (D+) Signal Ground Frame Ground Direction Output Input Output...
• Europe: CE EMC,CB-Scheme:IEC60950-1, GS: EN60950-1: 2001 • North America: FCC rules parts 15B WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards. Users should only use cables approved by BIXOLON. 2) CE Mark • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC •...
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