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DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP500 SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
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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 .........
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ENGLISH 1. Outline The SP500 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments such as POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc. The major features of the SP500 series are as follows: 1. Bi-directional printing at approx. 4 lines/sec. 2. Serial interface or parallel interface. 3. The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing. 4. Peripheral unit drive circuit enables control of external devices such as cash drawe
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E ERROR RROR FEED FEED P POWER OWER ERROR FEED POWER ERROR FEED POWER V H V H 2. Unpacking and Installation 2-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Tear bar model Auto cutter model Printer Printer Ribbon cartridge Roll paper guide Power cord Rear cover Switch blind User’s manual Fig. 2-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part. Note that it is a
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ENGLISH 2-2. Locating the Printer When you locate your printer, keep the following tips in mind: 1. Protect your printer from excessive heat such as direct sunlight or heaters, and keep it away from moisture and dust. 2. Place the printer on a firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free. 3. A steady power supply that is not subject to power surges should be connected to the printer. For example, do not connect it to the same circuit as a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refriger
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ON ON OFF OFF ERROR ERROR FEED FEED POWER POWER V H 3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Tear bar model Cover Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open the cover while printing. Control panel Power switch Features one control switch and Turns printer power on two indicators to indicate printer and off. status. Interface connector Power connector Connects the printer with For connection of host computer. the power cord. Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects to p
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ENGLISH ON ON OFF OFF ERROR ERROR FEED FEED POWER POWER V H Auto cutter model Cover Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open the cover while printing. Control panel Features one control switch and Power switch two indicators to indicate printer Turns printer power on status. and off. Power connector Interface connector For connection of Connects the printer with the power cord. host computer. Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash d
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ON OFF ON ON OFF 4. Connecting Cables and Power Cord 4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (1)Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (2) In the case of a serial interface, tighten the connector screws. In the case of a parallel interfa
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ENGLISH ON OFF 4-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. The following describes how to install the ferrite core and make the actual connection. See “Modular plug” on page 115 for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. Important! Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the
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ON OFF 4-3. Connecting the Power Cord Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (1) Check the label on the back or bottom of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of the AC outlet. Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet. (2) If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the
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ENGLISH ON ON OFF OFF O ON N O OFF FF E ERROR RROR FEED FEED P POWER OWER V H 4-4. Turning Power On Make sure that the power cord has been connected as described in 4-3. (1)Set the power switch located on the right side of the printer to on. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch Important! We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power ou
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ON ON OFF OFF O ON N OFF OFF ON ON O OFF FF 4-6. Installing the Cable Install the cable as shown in the diagram below. – 10 – ENGLISH
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ENGLISH ERROR ERROR FEED FEED POWER POWER V H 4-7. Switch Blind Installation It is not necessary to install the switch blind. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By installing the switch blind, the following become possible. • Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake. • Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch. Install the switch blind as shown in the diagram below. The power switch can be turned ON (!) and OFF (O) by inserting a narrow instrum
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E ERR RRO OR R FE FEED ED P PO OW WER ER POWER ERROR FEED V H V H 5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 5-1. Tear Bar Model 5-1-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. Cover 2 Open the cover. Important! 1. Do not touch the print head imme- diately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the pa- per outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress,
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ENGLISH ERROR FEED POWER ERROR FEED POWER V H V H Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise the A section and then remove it by hold- B ing the B section as shown in A Fig. 5-3. Fig. 5-3 Removing the ribbon cartridge 5-1-2. Loading the paper 1 Open the cover. Cover Important! 1. Do not touch the print head imme- diately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the pa- per outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in th
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ERROR ERROR F FEED EED POWER POWER ERROR FEED POWER V H V H V H 4 While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hol- low as shown in Fig. 5-5. Roll paper Fig. 5-5 Setting the paper 5 Insert the edge of the paper into the Roll paper paper feeder (black plastic part). If inserted correctly, the edge of the Paper feeder paper will pass through the paper exit. 6 Insert the top edge of the paper into the tear bar slot, then mount the cover by reversing the procedure for open-
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ENGLISH E ERROR O FEED FEED P POWER OWER RR R ERROR ERROR FEED FEED POWER V H V H 5-2. Auto Cutter Model 5-2-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Open the cover. Cover Important! 1. Do not touch the print head imme- diately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the pa- per outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your Power of
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ERROR FEED POWER ERROR FEED POWER V H V H Ribbon separator 4 Place the ribbon cartridge in the direction shown in Fig. 5-10 and Print head Auto cutter press it down to load it. If loading of Ink ribbon the ribbon cartridge is not satisfac- tory, press down the cartridge while rotating the ribbon feed knob in the Ribbon feed knob direction of the arrow. 5 Turn the ribbon feed knob of the Notched ribbon cartridge in the direction of part the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon. 6 Close the Auto Cu
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ENGLISH ERROR FEED POWER FEED POWER ERROR V H V H 5-2-2. Loading the Paper 1 Open the cover. Cover Important! 1. Do not touch the print head imme- diately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the pa- per outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress. Fig. 5-12 Removing the cover 2 Cut off the fron
