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THERMAL RE-WRITABLE
CARD READER / WRITER
TCP300 SERIES
User’s Manual
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This ‘User’s Manual’ describes important information to enable you to use
the reader/writer safely.
Carefully read this manual before using the reader/writer and observe the
descriptions herein.
CARD SYSTEM SALES SECTION OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC.
536 Shimizunanatsushinya, Shizuoka, 1150 King Georges Post Road, Edison,NJ 08837-3729 U.S.A.
424-0066 Japan Tel: 732-623
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Precautions for Safe Use ........................................................1 2. General Description ................................................................4 3. Unpacking ...............................................................................5 4. External Appearance and Part Names ....................................6 5. Connect to and Setting External Devices ................................7 6. Interface Board Replacement (RS-232C to USB) ............
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1. Precautions for Safe Use Always observe the following items. Carefully read and obey the following items to prevent injury to yourself or to others and to prevent damaging property. Precautions for Reader/Writer Setup 1. Setup the reader/writer in a solid, and level location. 2. Place the reader/writer in a location out of the reach of children. 3. Do not use or place the reader/writer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, or near heat sources. 4. Avoid using or storing the reader/writer in
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Precautions for Reader/Writer Use 1. Use only Star recommended cards. The reader/writer and the card may not operate normally if other cards are used. 2. Do not use cards that are dirty or oily or wet in any other manner. Also, do not handle cards with dirty or wet hands. Do not apply tape or glue to cards. The reader/writer will not operate normally due to the reason above. * If the card is dirty, clean the card and the reader/writer. See section 7. Cleaning Cards for details on how to clea
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10. In case of reader/writer error (abnormal sounds, abnormal odors, smoke, fire) turn off the reader/writer immediately and unplug it from the power outlet. 11. Always hold the plug to unplug the power cord from its outlet. Pulling on the cord will damage the cord. Do not pull on the cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not use power cords that are damaged or frayed. Consult with your sales outlet. 12. Avoid sudden changes in ambient temperature and humidity. Allow the re
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2. General Description The TCP300 series reader/writers are equipped with a thermal type display mechanism on a PET(Polyethyleneterephtalate) magnetic strip card reader/writer. They are con- nected to electrical devices such as POS and are used to print/erase characters and images freely onto the surface of cards. • Main Features of the TPC300 Series Reader/Writer 1. Reads/writes card magnetic stripe data 2. Prints/deletes the card display area 3. RS-232C and USB interface – 4 –
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3. Unpacking The following outlines the reader/writer and its accessories. The reader/writer (TCP300 Series) 1. Reader/writer 2. Cleaning cards (2 cards) 3. Cleaning fluid 4. This manual 5. Ferrite core 1 4 2 3 5 – 5 –
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4. External Appearance and Part Names The reader/writer (TCP300 Series) 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 1. Power Switch ............................ This turns the power to the reader/writer on and off. 2. Power Indicator Lamp .............. Indicates that reader/writer power is on. 3. Status Indicator Lamp .............. Indicates printer ready, printing and errors. 4. Cleaning Lamp ......................... Indicates the reader/writer needs cleaning. 5. Interface Connector .................. Connects to host co
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5. Connect to and Setting External Devices 5-1 RS-232C Interface 1. Cut the power to the host computer and reader/writer. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the reader/writer and the other end to the host computer. 3. Mount the accessory ferrite core to the interface cable. 4. Tighten the left and right screws on the connector. 1 Connectors D-Sub 9PIN (Male) * Reader/Writer Side 2 Compatible Connectors D-Sub 9PIN (
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To change the serial communication settings, change the following DIP switch settings. (Ex-factory Default Settings: DSW 1 to 6 are ON, 7 and 8 are OFF.) Switches ON OFF DSW 1-1 Baud Rate Setting (See table below) DSW 1-2 DSW 1-3 8 bit 7 bit DSW 1-4 Parity Disabled Parity Enabled DSW 1-5 Odd Parity Even Parity DSW 1-6 Fixed at On DSW 1-7 Fixed at Off DSW 1-8 Fixed at Off Baud Rates BPS 4800 BPS 9600 BPS 19200 BPS 38400 BPS DSW 1-1 OFF ON ON OFF DSW 1-2 ON ON OF
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5-2 USB Interface 1. Connect one end of the interface cable to the reader/writer and the other end to the host computer. 2. Snap the accessory ferrite core onto the interface cable. 3. If a driver for the reader/writer is required, use the media that was distributed by your agent to install the driver. 1 Communication Rating Conforms to USB 1.1 Specifications 2 Communication Speed USB Full Speed Mode (Max. 12 MBPS) 3 Communication
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6. Interface Board Replacement (RS-232C to USB) Replacement Procedures 1. Turn off the power switch. Then, unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Remove the two screws as shown in the figure below. 3. Pull the RS-232C interface board in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 4. Insert the USB interface board to the reader/writer. Note: Firmly insert so that the reader/writer connector and the interface board con- nector are securely connected. 5. Tighten the two screws to fasten the USB in
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7. Cleaning Cards A cleaning card is used to clean the transport rollers inside the unit. Two cleaning cards accompany each unit. They are in the plastic wrap. 7-1 External Shape Felt Surface Felt Surface 85.6 89.6 7-2 Frequency of Use 1. Everyday, or once every 300 prints. 2. If errors occur repeatedly, or if there are printing problems, clean the reader/writer. 3. The cleaning LED will flash when there have been 300 printings. Clean the reader/ writer when this flashes. 7-3 How to Use Use t
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8. Troubleshooting • Trouble when Turning on the Power Symptom Possible Cause What to Do The power indicator Won’t accept The power plug is not Correct connect the power lamp does not light. cards. correctly connected. plug. Broken wire in power cord. Broken wire in fuse. Contact your dealer. Accepts cards. Display LED burned out. The power indicator Won’t accept Reader/writer error. lamp lights. cards. Accepts cards Bad Card Use a normal card. but reader/ Card damaged, bent, writer data erased
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• Removing Jammed Cards 1. Turn off the power and unplug the reader/writer. 2. Press the cover opener. 3. Lift the upper cover while the cover is open. Upper cover Cover Opener 4. While pulling the mechanism’s snap lever (green), lift the mechanism. Snap lever 5. Remove the card while the cover is open. Note: Do not touch the thermal head or erasing head. There is the danger of getting burned. Thermal head Erase head 6. Return the mechanism to its original position. 7. Close the upper cover. –
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9. General Specifications Item Specifications Card Specification PET (Thin type card) Card Transport Unit Transport Method Rollers Card Insertion Direction One Direction Card Travel Speed 400 mm/s (at high speed: When reading) 30 to 60 mm/s (at slow speed: when erasing/printing) Magnetic Stripe Functions * 1 Track or 3 Tracks Reading/Writing Print Unit Number of Max. 20 characters x 13 lines (480 x 320 dots) Print Characters Printing Character Alphanumeric, Types * Chinese Characters (BIG-5, GB
