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Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).
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Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand. For details, please consult your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Using insecticides and other chemicals Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents.
Removing Jammed Paper -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 1 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7- 1 CAUTION! 1. This manual may not be copied in while or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.
1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TOSHIBA TEC TRST-56 Series Thermal Printer. This printer is a compact line thermal printer designed to be connected to a TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal or used as a kitchen printer, etc. It prints an 80 mm-wide receipt at the maximum print speed of 150 mm/sec. The body colour is selectable between fair white (FW-2) and stylish grey (SG) so that it is possible to coordinate the colour with the TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal.
1.4 Accessories TEC Thermal Printer TRST-56 SERIES Owner's Manual TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION Owner’s Manual (1 copy) NOTES: 1. The partition is provided for a case of using a 58 mm-wide receipt roll only. 2. The enclosed receipt roll is provided for an operation test.
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Printer Item Printing method Printing width Resolution Printing speed Printing columns Character size Character types Logo registration and print Line spacing Printable bar codes Cut method Paper Interface Input buffer Supply voltage Power consumption AC adapter specification Body colour Operating temperature Operating humidity...
A contact of chemical or oil may discolour or erase the printed record. Rubbing the paper hard with nail or hard object may discolour the paper. The paper end should not be pasted to the core. For further information please contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative or authorised paper manufacturer. Width (W)
Cutter motor is locked by jammed paper. NOTE: If other LED status except for the above occurs, turn the power off, and then on. If this does not restore the LEDs, contact your nearest TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Printer Cover Top Cover Ejector Lights when an error is detected.
[Drawer interface connector] (6-pin modular connector) A drawer cable which connects the printer to a drawer is connected to this connector. To this connector, a TOSHIBA TEC drawer can be connected. Do not connect anything other than the connectable drawer.
This printer has the following requirements: Serial interface Type The TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal to be connected must have a serial port. To communicate with the TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal, an RS-232C interface cable is required. RS-232C cable... 25 pins Parallel Interface Type The TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal to be connected must have a Centronics parallel port.
Connect the interface cable to the printer. Insert the power cord into the AC inlet. Connect the interface cable to a TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal, and plug in the power cord to the AC outlet. If a drawer is desired to be connected, connect the drawer interface cable to the printer.
5. Do not connect the power cord to the AC outlet provided on the POS terminal such as ST- 5600, ST-5500, etc. CAUTION! 1. When separating the AC adapter, please contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative. 2. The built-in AC adapter is exclusively for this printer. Do not use it for any other machines.
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Secure the connector with the locking tabs. Serial Interface Cable [Serial Interface Type] 4) Connect the interface cable to the TOSHIBA TEC POS terminal, and then plug in the power cord to the AC outlet. Interface Cable NOTE: The above figure shows the example of the interface cable which is connected to the LPT1 port (Parallel interface) on the ST-5600 POS terminal.
Secure the ground wire of the drawer to the ground terminal on the rear of the printer. Drawer Cable NOTE: A TOSHIBA TEC drawer can be connected to the drawer interface connector. Regarding the connectable drawers, please contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative.
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1) Turn the printer power ON. 2) Press down the ejector to unhook the printer cover. ( 3) Hold both sides of the printer cover and open it until it stops.( 4) Check for the correct orientation of the receipt roll, and put it into the paper holder. 5) Pull the receipt until it extends past the paper outlet for about 5 cm ( cover by pressing it’s front centre gently and make sure that the ejector snaps up.
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 5.5 Self Test Print When the power is turned on while pressing the [FEED] button, the printer will start a self test print. After completing the self test print, the printer will automatically cut the receipt and return to the stand- by mode.
6. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to performing any maintenance. 2. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer, as this may cause electric shock or fire. 3. The print head becomes very hot while printing. To avoid getting burned, never touch the print head during the maintenance.
POWER LED lights. Issued receipt paper is stained. Irregular print/blurred print NOTE: If any problem occurs other than the above, please contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative. WARNING! Check Pint Is the power cord plugged in correctly? Is the power supplied to the...
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INDEX AC adapter ...1-1, 2-1 AC adapter cable ... 5-1 AC adapter box ... 3-1 Accessories ... 1-2 Character size ... 2-1 Character types ... 2-1 Centronics cable pin configuration... 4-1 Cleaning ... 6-1 Connector... 3-2 Parallel interface model ... 3-2 Serial interface model ...