Table Of Contents - Star SP500 SERIES User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Outline ............................................................................................................... 1
2. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................ 2
2-1. Unpacking .............................................................................................. 2
2-2. Locating the Printer ...............................................................................3
2-3. Handling Care ........................................................................................ 3
2-4. Maintenance ...........................................................................................3
3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .............................................................. 4
4. Connecting Cables and Power Cord .................................................................. 6
4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable .............................................................. 6
4-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit .............................................................7
4-3. Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................8
4-4. Turning Power On ................................................................................. 9
4-5. Attaching the Rear Cover....................................................................... 9
4-6. Installing the cable ...............................................................................10
4-7. Switch Blind Installation ..................................................................... 11
5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................ 12
5-1. Tear Bar Model ....................................................................................12
5-2. Auto Cutter Model ...............................................................................15
5-3. Installing the Roll Paper Guide ............................................................18
6. Control Panel and Other Functions .................................................................19
6-1. Control Panel ....................................................................................... 19
6-2. Basic Indicators ....................................................................................19
6-3. Errors ................................................................................................... 20
6-4. Adjustment Mode ................................................................................ 22
Appendix A: General Specifications .................................................................104
Appendix B: Serial Interface .............................................................................107
B-1. Pins and Signal Names ......................................................................107
B-2. Interface Connections ........................................................................108
Appendix C: Parallel Interface .......................................................................... 109
C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode .....................................109
Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ......................................................................111
D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................ 111
D-2. Serial Interface ...................................................................................112
Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings .............................................................. 114
Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ......................................................115
Appendix G: Adjusting the Dot Alignment Mode ............................................ 117
Appendix H: Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode ..........................................119