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DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP2000 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 SP2000 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 SP2000 series are as follows: 1. Bi-directional printing at approx. 3.1 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 d
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2. Unpacking and Installation 2-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. SP2300 type Ribbon cartridge Printer User’s manual Ferrite core Fasteners SP2500 type Ribbon cartridge Printer User’s manual Ferrite core Fasteners 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 good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materi
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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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3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature SP2300 type Cover Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open the cover while printing. Control panel Features two control switches and two indicators to indicate printer status. Power switch Turns printer power on and off. AC adapter Refer to the following section for installation instructions. Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Interface co
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ENGLISH SP2500 type Cover Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open the cover while printing. Control panel Features two control switches and two indicators to indicate printer status. Power switch Turns printer power on and off. AC adapter Refer to the following section for installation instructions. Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Interface connector DIP switch Connects the p
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4. Optional AC Adapter Power code AC adaptor Adaptor holder Screws Cord holder Fastener Fig. 4-1 Use the following procedure to install the optional AC adapter. Fasteners AC adapter Adapter holder Cord holder AC adapter cord [After AC adaptor installed] [Before AC adaptor installed] Fig. 4-2 Flat side faces this way 1 Turn the printer over. 2 Plug the AC adapter’s cord into the socket as shown in the above illustration. Make sure the flat side of the plug is facing towards the inside of the prin
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ENGLISH Fig. 4-3 Fasten cord here 4 Coil the AC adapter cord into the space provided, and insert the AC adapter into its space. 5 Use the adapter holder and screw to secure the AC adapter and the cord holder and screw to secure the cord. 6 Turn the printer back right side up. 7 Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC adapter, and plug the other end into a power outlet. – 7 –
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5. Connecting The computer sends data to the printer through a cable to the printer’s interface (Serial Interface Connector Type: D-sub 25-pin or Parallel Interface Connector Type: 36-pin Centronics compatible). This printer does not come with a cable, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. Important! • The following instructions apply to the cable that is used with an IBM- compatible personal computer. Note that they do not apply to all types of computers and cables. If you are
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ENGLISH 2 Pass the fastener through the ferrite 5 cm core. maximum Fastener Fig. 5-2 3 Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. Pull and cut Fig. 5-3 5-2. Connecting to host computer (serial interface) 1 Turn off power to both the host computer and the printer. 2 Insert the connector at one end of Ferrite core the interface cable into the connec- tor on the printer and the other con- nector into the connector for the host computer. Screws 3 Next, fasten
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5-3. Connecting to host computer (parallel interface) 1 Turn off power to both the host computer and the printer. 2 Insert one terminal of the interface cable into the printer’s connector, Ferrite core as shown in the diagram, and fasten it there with the clasp. 3 Insert the other terminal of interface cable into the host computer’s con- nector, and again fasten it with the clasp. Fig.5-5 Connecting the parallel interface cable 5-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral un
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ENGLISH 5 cm 2 Pass the fastener through the ferrite maximum core. Fastener Fig. 5-7 3 Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off Pull and cut any excess. 4 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modular jack of the periph- eral. 5 Remove the modular jack cover from the back of the printer and plug the other end of the modular cable Fig. 5-8 into the jack of the printer. – 11 –
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6. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 6-1. SP2300 type 6-1-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Hold the cover tilted at this angle, then Cover pull it toward you to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon cartridge in the Power off direction shown in Fig. 6-2 and press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press down the cartridge while ro- tating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow. 4 T
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ENGLISH Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise the A section and then remove it by hold- ing the B section as shown in Fig. 6-3. A B Fig. 6-3 Removing the ribbon cartridge 6-1-2. Loading the paper 1 Lift the cover up approx. 3cm. Hold Cover the cover tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to remove it. 2 Cut off the front edge of the roll paper perpendicularly. 3 Confirm that the power of the printer is turned on. Fig. 6-4 Removing the cover – 13 –
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4 While observing the direction of the Roll paper roll, set the paper roll into the hol- low as shown in Fig. 6-5. Fig. 6-5 Setting the paper 5 Insert the edge of the paper into the Paper exit paper feeder. If inserted correctly, the edge of the 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 re- moving the cover in step 1 above. Note: When the paper end mark ap- pears on the paper, replace the
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ENGLISH 6-2. SP2500 type 6-2-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Hold Cover the cover tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to remove it. Power off Fig. 6-8 Removing the cover 3 Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a Auto cutter vertical position, as shown in Fig. 6- 9. Fig. 6-9 Raise the auto cutter – 15 –
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4 Place the ribbon cartridge in the Ribbon separater direction shown in Fig. 6-10 and Print head press it down to load it. If loading of Ink ribbon the ribbon cartridge is not satisfac- tory, press down the cartridge while Auto cutter 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 Cutter. 7 Mount the cover by reversing the p
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ENGLISH 6-2-2. Loading the Paper 1 Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Hold Cover the cover tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to remove it. Fig. 6-12 Removing the cover 2 Cut off the front edge of the roll Roll paper paper perpendicularly. 3 Confirm that the power of the printer is turned on. 4 While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hol- low as shown in Fig. 6-13. Fig. 6-13 Setting the paper – 17 –
