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DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP200F 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 SP200 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 SP200 Series are as follows: 1. Bi-directional printing at approx. 2.5 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 dra
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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. SP210 type Printer Ferrite core Fastener (EU only) (EU only) Ribbon cartridge User´s manual SP240 type Printer Ferrite core Fastener (EU only) (EU only) Ribbon cartridge User´s manual Fig. 2-1 Unpacking – 2 – ENGLISH
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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 SP210 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. AC power cord Plugs into an outlet of the specified voltage. Shape of AC power plug will vary according to destinations. Interface connector Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects the printer Connects to peripheral units such with host computer. as cas
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ENGLISH SP240 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. AC power cord Plugs into an outlet of the specified voltage. Shape of AC power plug will vary according to destinations. Interface connector Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects the printer Connects to peripheral units such with host computer. as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect th
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4. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 4-1. SP210 type 4-1-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Cover Hold the cover tilted at this an- gle, then pull it toward you to remove it. Power off 3 Place the ribbon cartridge in the direction shown in Fig. 4-2 and press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not sat- isfactory, press down the car- tridge while rotating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow.
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ENGLISH Note: When removing the ribbon car- tridge, raise the A section and then remove it by holding the B section as shown in Fig. 4-3. A B Fig. 4-3 4-1-2. Loading the Paper Cover 1 Lift the cover up approx. 3cm. Hold the cover tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to remove it. FEED switch Fig. 4-4 Removing the cover – 7 –
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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 paper, insert the top end of the Core paper beneath the paper guide as far as it will go. If the roll paper is installed, Axis the top end of the paper automatically comes out from the paper exit. 5 Move the paper roll holder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the roll so that the holes in the core align with the axes of t
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ENGLISH 4-2. SP240 type 4-2-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Cover Hold the cover tilted at this an- gle, then pull it toward you to remove it. Power off Fig. 4-8 Removing the cover 3 Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a vertical position, as shown in Auto cutter Fig. 4-9. Fig. 4-9 Raise the auto cutter – 9 –
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4 Place the ribbon cartridge in the Print head direction shown in Fig. 4-10 and Ink ribbon Auto cutter press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not sat- isfactory, press down the car- tridge while rotating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the Ribbon feed knob arrow. Notched part 5 Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon. 6 Close the Auto Cutter. Ribbon cartridge 7 Mount the cover by reversing the
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ENGLISH 4-2-2. Loading the Paper Cover 1 Lift the cover up approx. 3cm. Hold the cover tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to remove it. FEED switch Fig. 4-12 Removing the cover Roll paper 2 Cut off the front edge of the roll paper perpendicularly. 3 Confirm that the power of the printer is turned on. 4 While observing the direction of the roll paper, insert the top end of the Core paper beneath the paper guide as far as it will go. If the roll paper is installed, Axis the top end of t
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7 Press the FEED (paper feed) switch to feed the paper approximately 10cm. Positioning rib Cover Roll paper Paper roll holder Fig. 4-14 8 Insert the tip of the roll paper in the auto cutter paper slit. • When using copying paper, insert Auto cutter Paper only the original (the upper paper) insertion into the slit of the auto cutter. Insert slit the paper which is to be copied (the lower paper) between the platen and the auto cutter. Fig. 4-15 Insertion of the paper into the auto cutter – 12 – EN
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ENGLISH Auto cutter Paper insertion slit Upper paper Paper insertion Upper slit paper Lower paper Platen Print head Lower paper Print head Platen Fig. 4-16 Insertion of the paper into the auto cutter (When using copying paper) 9 Pull on the edge of the paper to Paper remove any slack and then lower the outlet auto cutter. 0 Insert the paper through the paper outlet and then replace the cover by reversing the removal steps. Note: When the paper end mark ap- Auto cutter pears on the paper, repl
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4-3. Removing the Paper Remove the cover, then cut off the paper near the rear of the paper guide and press the FEED switch to feed out the paper remaining in the unit. When the paper runs out, the POWER lamp will blink. Note 1. Remove the paper remaining in the printer by pressing the FEED switch. 2. When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper before it runs out. 3. When removing the core of the roll paper, open the roll paper holder. 4-4. Connecting the Interface Cable
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ENGLISH 4-4-2. Serial Interface Cable 1 Turn off power to both the host computer and the printer. Ferrite core 2 Insert the connector at one end of (EU only) the interface cable into the connec- tor on the printer and the other con- nector into the connector for the Screws host computer. 3 Next, fasten the right and left screws Screwdriver for the respective interface connec- tors to fix them in place on the Fig. 4-20 Connecting the interface connectors. cable 4-4-3. Parallel Interface Cable 1 T
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5. Control Panel 5-1. Basic Operation 1 ON LINE switch POWER ON LINE FEED Switches the printer between ON LINE and OFF LINE. ON LINE and OFF LINE switching is possi- ble only when paper is loaded in the printer. 3 4 1 2 2 FEED switch • When this switch is pressed and Fig. 5-1 Control panel then released within 0.5 sec., the paper feeds on line. • When this switch is held depressed for more than 0.5 sec., the paper feeds continuously. (The above paper feed operation is possible for both ON LINE a
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ENGLISH 5-2. Switch Operation (Combined Switch Operation) 1 FEED + POWER ON (Turn the power on while holding the FEED switch depressed.) Self-printing will be performed according to the VER. NO., DIP switch settings and character order. When the FEED switch is held continuously or when the FEED switch is depressed at the time of the end of self-printing, only the characters will be printed out repeatedly. Fig. 5-2 Self printing sample (when using serial interface printer) –
