Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 TELPAR SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer USER MANUAL For Sales, Technical Support, Warranty Returns and Repairs, please contact us at 1-800-533-0904 Please visit our website at any time at www.telpar.com Page 1 of 19...
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 Section 1. INTRODUCTION.....................3 Section 2. OPERATOR INFORMATION..................4 2.1 Printer Front Panel Layout....................4 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection ....................5 2.3 Power and Interface Connections..................6 2.4 Paper Loading ........................7 Section 3. INSTALLATION .......................8 3.1 Power Up and Self Test .....................8 Section 4.
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 Section 1. INTRODUCTION The TELPAR SP·328 is a fast, low cost, narrow 40 column industrial printer. The SP-328 will print at a paper feed rate of 2 inches per second. SP-328 can provide a variety of output formats on the standard 2.350"...
Rev A 8-26-2010 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack and inspect your SP-328 for any damage which may have occurred in transit. Should any damage have occurred, notify Telpar. Specify the nature and extent of the damage. Before installing or operating the printer, check the following: 1.
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 2.3 Power and Interface Connections The Power connector, J6, is located on the rear of the printer. Pin designations for the power connector J6: Page 6 of 19...
(together) and pull forward to release the printer access panel. Install a new roll of Telpar approved paper (thermal side UP) on the paper spindle. Fold paper back on itself to form a straight and clean edge, and feed the leading edge of the paper directly into the paper input slot.
After one beep release the feed button. The self test will begin. The SP-328 enters self test mode and prints out self test page which includes a graphics pattern, configuration information, and character tables.
All other equipment which originates or receives data such as terminals (including the SP-328) or computers is DTE. If two pieces of DTE are to be interconnected it is necessary to transpose TXD and RXD as well as DTR and CTS in the cable.
Under some circumstances it may be possible to completely fill the buffer. When the buffer is within 50 bytes of being full, the SP-328 signals the host computer to pause until a line of data is printed, or until the buffer is under the 50 byte limit The flow control information is sent to the host using hardware and software protocols.
Rev A 8-26-2010 4.3 Parallel Interface Cable (Optional) This parallel cable configuration is used to interface the SP-328 with all IBM and IBM compatible systems. A parallel adapter cable is required for use of the parallel interface. This can be connection to the printer interface purchased at Telpar.
Rev A 8-26-2010 4.4 Parallel Interface A DB 25 connector is used for the parallel interface. The SP-328 can be used as either a serial or parallel device without requiring any switch or jumper settings. The SP-328 will automatically detect the interface which is sending data and produce the appropriate printout.
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 Section 5. PROGRAMMING INFORMATION 5.1 Control Codes and Escape Sequences SYMBOL DECIMAL (HEX) FUNCTION PLSET * 02 (02) Plain Character Set PLBOLD * 03 (03) Plain Bold Character Set 10 (0A)
6. Lubricant IBM #23, LUBRIPLATE #70, SllCON #35 6.3 Cleaning The SP-328 exterior cabinet may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleanser. Care should be taken to prevent liquids from entering inside the mechanical assembly. If in a dirty environment the mechanism may be cleaned with alcohol and a cotton swab.
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 6.5 Maintenance Chart The following chart represents a recommended maintenance schedule for the SP-328 printer. Specific environmental conditions may shorten or lengthen the periods between cleaning. Clean Office or Light Use...
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 APPENDIX Appendix A - ASCII Codes characters Decimal and values are Listed below are the printab1e ASCII SP-328. Hexadecimal given. Page 16 of 19...
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 Appendix B - PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION MECHANISM Printing Method Fixed Head Thermal Character Composition Dot matrix characters Ex. 11x28 matrix Dots per line 432 dots Resolution (Head Density) 8 dots per mm Paper Width 54mm (2.126”)
Telpar SP-328 Data Logger Thermal Printer Rev A 8-26-2010 Appendic C - MCTF for thermal printer mechanism We call the thermal printer’s reliability is not “MTBF”(mean time between failures), but ”MCTF”(mean cycle to failure). We do calculate the MCTF from the next endurance test result by reliance level 60%(0.917).