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THERMAL PRINTER
TSP1000 SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISION 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: 732-623-5555, Fax: 732-623-5590
Tel: 0543-47-0112, Fax: 0543-48-5013
STAR MICRONICS U.K. LTD.
Please access the following URL
Star House, Peregrine Business Park, Gomm Roa
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Federal Communications Commission WEEE Statement 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 In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a En commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................... 1 1-1. Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 1 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature ....................................................................... 2 3. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter .....................................................................
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ENGLISH 1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Paper stopper Switch blind Installation sheet Ferrite core *1 Fastener *2 User’s manual Roll paper holders *3 Roll paper shaft *3 Printer *1: Not included with RS-232C model *2: Not included with RS-232C and USB models *3: TSP1043 model only Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to su
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2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Cover open lever Push this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Control panel Power switch Features LED indica- tors to indicate printer Used to turn on/off status and switches to power to the printer. operate the printer. Power connector Interface connector Buzzer drive connector For connection of the AC adapter. For connection to a Connects to buzzer. Never unplug the host
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ENGLISH Choosing a place for the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. Make sure that the printer is not e
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3. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter When consumable parts have run out, use those specified in the table below. Make sure that the AC adapter specified in the table is used. Use of consumable parts or an AC adapter which are not specified in the table may result in damage to the printer, fire or electric shock. (1) Roll paper specifications Thermal paper Thickness: 65 to 150 µ m Width: 44.5±0.5 to 82.5±0.5 mm Outer roll diameter: Max. ø180 mm (When using drop-in paper loading) Max. ø170 mm (When
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ENGLISH (3) AC adapter (option) Model name: PS60 Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: DC24±5%, 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Max.) CAUTION Access the following URL for the information of the recommended paper. http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm – 5 –
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4. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter 4-1. Interface Cable Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications. CAUTION 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. 4-1-1. Serial Interface (RS-232C) Cable (1)Make sure the printer is turn off. (2)Connect the interface cable to the conne
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ENGLISH 4-1-2. Parallel Interface Cable (1)Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) For only the parallel interface model, affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration below. Ferrite core Interface cable 5 cm (3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite maximum core. Fastener (4)Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off Pull and cut any excess. – 7 –
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(5)Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (6)Fasten the connector clasps. Parallel interface cable 4-1-3. Connecting USB Cable (1)Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make sure to pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration. 4cm (Maximum) Plug Ferrite core – 8 – ENGLISH
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ENGLISH 4-1-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2)Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illus- Ethernet cable tration below. Ferrite core 10cm (3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite (Maximum) core. Fastener (4)Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. (5)Connect the ethernet cable to the connector on the interface board. Then, connect the other end of the cable to your computer. – 9 –
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4-2. Connecting to a Buzzer Drive You can connect a buzzer drive to the printer using a modular plug. The following describes how to make the actual connection. See “Modular plug” on page 149 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. CAUTION Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before
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ENGLISH 4-3. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, 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 AC adapter to the power cable. Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable. (2)Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer. (3)Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. CAUTION When disconnect
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4-4. Turning Power On Make sure that the AC adapter has been connected as described in 4-3. (1)Set the power switch located on the front of the printer to on. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch CAUTION 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 outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. – 12 – ENGLISH
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ENGLISH 4-5. Installing the Cable Install the cable as shown in the diagram below. – 13 –
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4-6. 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 instrument (ball pen etc.) in the holes in the switch
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ENGLISH 5. Control Panel and Other Functions 5-1. Control Panel 2 FEED button 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON 2 FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper. 3 ERROR lamp (Red LED) 3 ERROR lamp Indicates various errors in combi- (Red LED) nation with POWER lamp 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) 5-2. Errors (1) Automatically recoverable error Error Description POWER lamp ERROR lamp Recovery Conditions Off Head high tem- Flashes at 0.5 sec- Automatically recovered after the per
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(3) Non recoverable error Error Description POWER lamp ERROR lamp Recovery Conditions Flashes at 1.0 RAM error Off This is not a recoverable error. second intervals Consult dealer for repairs. EERROM error Off Flashes at 0.75 This is not a recoverable error. second intervals Consult dealer for repairs. Flash ROM error Flashes at 0.5 This is not a recoverable error. Off second intervals Consult dealer for repairs. Thermistor error Off Flashes at 1.5 This is not a recoverable error. second interva
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ENGLISH 5-3. Self Printing (1)Test Printing Turn the power on while holding the FEED button depressed. Test printing will be performed according to the Ver. No., DIP switch settings and memory switch settings. (2) Hexadecimal Dump Mode Open the printer cover, then turn the power on while holding the FEED button. When the cover is closed, “*** HEX DUMP PRINTING ***” is printed, and the printer enters the Hexadecimal Dump Mode. Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be prin
