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This manual describes the dot matrix printer SP200F 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.
1.1 General description This manual describes the SP200F series dot matrix printers listed in section 1.3. The manual includes sections on principles of operation, adjustments, part replacement, maintenance and lubrication as well as a list of parts. This manual has been prepared for use by a maintenance staff carrying out regular inspections or repairs when abnormalities occur.
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This printer is adjusted in a variety of ways to obtain the prescribed performance. This chapter explains those adjustments. When replacing parts during maintenance inspections or after a problem occurs, double check the adjustments afterwards. 3.1 Tools and Measuring Instruments ... 3.2 Adjusting the Gap between the Print Head and the Platen ...
PARTS REPLACEMENT This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer. Note the following precautions during disassembly and reassembly. 1. Disconnect the printer power cord plug from the wall outlet before servicing it. 2. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified. 3.
<SP212/216> <SP242/246> PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.1 Upper Case Unit Turn off the power switch 1, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Remove • Four tapping screws 2.
PARTS REPLACEMENT <SP212/216> <SP242/246> 4.2 Printer Mechanism Remove • Upper case unit according to the procedure de- scribed in Section 4.1 • Cable Unit 1 • Four screws SP2 2 • Printer mechanism 3 • Four rubber feet 4...
PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.3 Main Logic Board Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord from wall outlet. Remove • Printer Mechanism according to the procedure described in Section 4.2 Main Chassis 1 and Board Chassis 2 from Lower Case 3. Remove •...
PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.5 Fuses Remove • Printer supply unit according to the procedure des- cribed in Section4.4. Inspect • F1 1 • F2 2 If a fuse is defective, replace with the correct type of fuse as listed below: Note:If the new fuse blows, inspect the circuit. *:Fuse F2 is to only be replaced with Bell Fuse Inc., Type 5TT3A, rated 3A, 125V.
PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.7 Print Head Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord from wall outlet. Remove • Upper case unit(not shown in the figure)according to the procedure described in Section 4.1. • Two screws 1 • Head cover 2 •...
PARTS REPLACEMENT <SP212/242> 4.9 Thermal Board Unit Remove • Printer mechanism according to the procedure des- cribed in Section4.2. • The eleven soldered lead wires 1 with the sol- dering iron.(MP212/242) • The thirteen soldered lead wires 1 with the sol- dering iron.(MP216/246) •...
<SP216/246> PARTS REPLACEMENT Removal • Remove the printer mechanism according to the procedure of item 4.2. • Two solderd lead wires (Black and red) • Stop ring 1 • Gear 2 • Stop ring 3 • Slide the ribbon base (W) 4 in the direction of the black arrow and remove it.
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PARTS REPLACEMENT 4.12 Ribbon Color Change Mecha- nism (only for SP216/246) Removal • Remove the printer mechanism according to the procedure of item 4.2. • Stop ring 1 • Gear 2 • Stop ring 3 • Slide the ribbon base (W) 4 in the direction of the black arrow and remove it.
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HOW TO USE PARTS LIST 1. DRWG. NO. This column shows the drawing number of the illustration. 2. REVISED EDITION MARK This column shows a revision number. Parts that have been added in the revised edition are indicated with “#”. Parts that have been abolished in the revised edition are indicated with “*”.
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6.2.2 Parts List DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 38100110 DP200-24 37000010 FRAME UNIT 37000020 FRAME UNIT 34920010 DRIVE SHAFT 37001010 DRIVE SHAFT UNIT 80203041 DRIVE SHAFT BEARING 82500040 WAVE WASHER 1 33140010 WORM GEAR 37001310 CARRIAGE ASSY 37001111 CARRIAGE UNIT 04020016 STOP RING SE4.0 82500040 WAVE WASHER 1...
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PARTS LIST DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 04020015 STOP RING SE3.0 04020016 STOP RING SE4.0 04020010 STOP RING SE2.0 04020010 STOP RING SE2.0 01902620 SCREW TAT 2.6-14 PT 01902631 SCREW TAT 2.6-14 PT-WF 00626404 SCREW TR 2.6-4 00926503 SCREW TAT 2.6-5 CT 00926503 SCREW TAT 2.6-5 CT 00926803...
6.3 Sub-assembly 6.3.1 Upper Case Unit A. SP212/216 DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 30060010 OPERATION SHEET 30070010 BRAND SEAL 33021020 UPPER CASE 33021022 UPPER CASE 30060110 PAPER SET SEAL PARTS NAME Q’TY 6-13 PARTS LIST REMARKS RANK...
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PARTS LIST B. SP242/246 DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 30060010 OPERATION SHEET 30070010 BRAND SEAL 33021080 UPPER CASE 30060110 PAPER SET SEAL 33910150 HOLDER 00920803 SCREW TAT 2-8 PT PARTS NAME Q’TY SP24 SP24 6-14 REMARKS RANK...
6.3.2 Lower Case Unit DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 33021010 LOWER CASE 33021011 LOWER CASE 80991610 RUBBER FOOT PARTS NAME Q’TY NB24-10 6-15 PARTS LIST REMARKS RANK...
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PARTS LIST 6.5.1.2 Parts List DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 08222026 EPROM 27256-150NS 08210142 TTL IC 74LS05FP*TL 08210126 TTL IC 74LS05FP*EL 08200155 IC-I/F HD151232FP*TL 08200157 IC-I/F ADM232LJR*SOL16 08210141 TTL IC 74LS04FP*TL 08211037 TTL IC 74LS04FP*EL 08210143 TTL IC 74LS32FP*TL 08211038 TTL IC 74LS32FP*EL 08250018 08210142 TTL IC 74LS05FP*TL...
PARTS LIST 6.7 Terminal Board 6.7.1 Circuit Diagram 6-33...
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PARTS LIST 6.7.2 Parts List DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO. 06041518 RD RESISTOR 150 OHM 1/4W 06041515 RD RESISTOR 150 OHM 1/4W 06055634 RD RESISTOR 56 K-OHM 1/6W 07227853 TRANSISTOR 2SC1740SE 09100568 CONNECTOR HLEM23R 09100569 CONNECTOR HLEM12R 09040020 MICRO SWITCH MPU10200MLA1 09040026 MICRO SWITCH MPU10200MLA2 09040024...
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ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISION STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. 536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu, Shizuoka, 424-0066 Japan Tel : 0543-47-0112 Fax : 0543-48-5271 Please access the following URL http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/t_mans_e.htm for the lastest revision of the manual. Distributed by OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC.