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THERMAL PRINTER
TSP200-24
USERS 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. Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................... 1 1-1. Unpacking .................................................................................... 1 1-2. Locating the Printer ...................................................................... 1 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .................................................. 2 3. Printer Connection .................................................................
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1. Unpacking and Inspection 1-1. Unpacking Check each item in the box against Figure 1-1 to make sure that you have everything. If any of these items are missing, contact your supplier. Sample paper roll 76mm holders support spacers Ferrite core for peripheral unit cable (E.U. only) Printer User's manual Fastener (E.U. only) Fig. 1-1 1-2. Locating the printer Before you start setting up your printer, make sure that you have a suitable place in which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mea
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ENGLISH 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature 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 cable connector For connection of the AC adapter. Never unplug the AC adapter while the printer is on. Interface connector Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects the printer Connects to peripheral un
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3. Printer Connection Please prepare the following before making connections to the printer. Always have the power switch in the off position when making any connections. • Interface cable • Ferrite core (E.U. only) • Optional AC adapter 3-1. Interface Cable 1 Open the cover 2 Push the head up lever (green) to the rear. Caution If the printer is to be shipped, or if it Head-up is to be stored for an extended period lever Feed knob of time, always pull the head up lever forward so that the printe
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ENGLISH 4 Plug the printer-side connector of the interface cable into the printer interface connector and use screws to secure the serial interface con- nector or a hook bracket to secure the parallel interface connector. Screws Screwdriver – 4 –
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3-2. Ferrite Core (Europe only) NOTE:Take special care when following the procedures listed below. A ferrite core noise filter for the peripheral unit cable comes packed with the printer. The ferrite core is normally packed so it is opened, as shown in Fig. 3-1. Ferrite core (28mm diameter) Fastener • Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. Fig. 3-3 One loop Pull and cut Fig. 3-1 If you find that the ferrite core is not opened: Use a pointed object to pry the plastic lock of the ferr
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ENGLISH Clamp the ferrite core onto the peripheral unit cable, looping the cable as shown in Fig. 3-1. • When installing the ferrite core be careful not to damage the cable. • The ferrite core should be anchored firmly in place with the fastener that comes with it, as shown in Fig. 3-3 and Fig. 3-4. • Do not forget to loop the cable. Fastener One loop Connector Ferrite core Screw M3×4 Separate ground wire Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Fig. 3-5 – 6 –
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3-3. 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 the AC adapter to the connector on the printer. 3 Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. Fig. 3-6 – 7 – ENGLISH
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ENGLISH 4. Near-End Sensor This printer is equipped with a sensor that detects when a roll of paper is near the end. Read the following if you are going to use this sensor. 1 Open the cover. 2 Refer to the table below and set the detection position for the diameter of the roll being used. Roll Diameter Adjustment Position Approx. 22mm Step 1 Approx. 26mm Step 2 Approx. 30mm Step 3 3 Move the sensor and adjust the guraduation of the sensor to the adjusted position that corresponds to the diameter
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5. Loading Paper 5-1. Loading Paper 1 Procure a roll of paper and fold in the corners as shown in the illustra- tion. 2 Open the printer cover. Paper roll 3 Open the holder lever by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Load the paper in the direc- tion shown in the illustration. Make sure that the core of the paper roll is held securely by the holder. Core Holder Holder lever – 9 – ENGLISH
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ENGLISH 4 (Using the auto loading function) • With the auto cutter installed. 1) The unit is shipped with the head-up Paper feeder lever in the up position. Press the Paper guide lever back to put it in the closed Paper exit position. See “Chapter 3: Printer Support guide Connection” for details. Auto cutter 2) Insert the edge of the paper into the unit paper feeder. If inserted correctly, the edge of the paper will pass through the paper exit. Head-up lever Feed knob Feed switch Caution If the
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• Without an auto paper cutter. Paper feeder 1) Same as 4-1. Paper exit 2) Insert the edge of the paper into the paper feeder. If inserted correctly, the edge of the paper will pass through the paper exit. Printer mechanism Caution If the paper is not completely straight when it is inserted into the unit, the paper will “skew” and the edges will fold. Depending upon the degree of the skew, the flow of paper can be automatically corrected by pressing the FEED switch. However, should the paper bec
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ENGLISH 4) Once the paper has passed through the printer mechanism’s paper exit, pull the paper straight to correctly position it. 5) Make sure that the paper is straight with approximately 15-20 centimeters exposed and lower back the head-up cutter. 6) Take the edge of the paper and cut it by pressing it up against the head. Be careful not to cut yourself on the edge of the auto cutter unit during this step. 7) Close the auto cutter unit (unneces- sary if an auto cutter unit is not installed).
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5-2. Refilling the Paper Supply 1 When the paper sensor detects that the printer is out of paper, press the FEED switch until the paper feed- ing action stops. If the near-end sensor is operating and there is still paper on the roll, cut the paper just in front of the paper feeder and press the FEED switch until the paper feeding action stops. See “Chapter 4: Near-end Sensor” for details. 2 Open the cover, pull the head-up lever forward into the “head-up” position and pull out the paper. 3 Open
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ENGLISH 5-3. 76mm Width Support 76mm width support is an available accessory when adding to or changing the configuration of the printer. 76mm holders Support spacers 1 Open the printer cover. 80mm holders M2 screw 76mm holders 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the Upper case M2 screws that fasten the 80mm holders to the upper case and the holder lever. Replace the 80mm Holder lever holders with the optional 76mm M2 screw holders. Caution Be careful not to drop any of the screws. – 14 –
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Auto cutter unit 3 Move the auto cutter unit in the direction of the arrow until the lock engages (unnecessary if an auto cutter unit is not installed). Support spacer 4 Insert the support spacers for 76mm paper into the inner left and right sides of the support guides as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the catches on the support spacers lock onto the holes in the support guides. Where the catch locks 5 Close the auto cutter unit (unneces- sary if an auto cutter unit is not installed).
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ENGLISH 5-4. Clearing Paper Jams 1 Turn the power to the printer OFF and open the cover. 2 Move the auto cutter unit in the direction of the arrow until the lock engages (unnecessary if an auto cutter unit is not installed). 3 Cut some of the paper from the roll just in front of the paper feeder to clear the paper jam. 4 Using the same procedure described for cleaning the head, push the head-open lever back and release the set cover to enable the head-open position. See “Appendix E: Cleaning” fo
