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THERMAL PRINTER
TSP552
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. Outline ..............................................................................................................1 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .........................................................2 3. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter ..............................................................4 4. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter..............................................................5 4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable .........................
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ENGLISH Appendix C: Interface .......................................................................................99 C-1. Interface Specifications ........................................................................99 C-2. RS-232C Connector ...........................................................................100 C-3. Cable Connections .............................................................................101 C-4. Peripheral Drive Connector .....................................
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1. Outline This manual explains how to use the thermal printer TSP552 and provides points to note for safe use and prevention of problems and malfunctions. Before using the printer, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure its optimum use. The major features of the printer are as follows: 1. Prints at high speed (max. 105 mm/sec, 28 lines per second when the line feed is set to 3.75 mm) 2. Quality print (8 dots/mm) thanks to the high-density line thermal print head. 3. Low noise due to line
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ENGLISH 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Printer cover Control panel Open this Features LED indica- cover to load tors to indicate printer or replace status and switches to paper. operate the printer. Lever Pull down this lever to open the printer cover. Switch Used to turn on/off DIP switch power to the printer. Used to make various settings. Power connector Peripheral drive connector Interface connector Roll paper User’s manual – 2 –
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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. 3 Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. 3 The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. 3 Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. 3 Make sure that the printer is not exposed t
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ENGLISH 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 AC adapter which are not specified in the table may result in damage to the printer, fire or electric shock. Parts Name Specifications Roll paper Thermal paper 0 Width: 80 mm - 1.0 Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less +0.5 Core outer diameter: ø18 mm 0 Core inner diameter: ø12 ±0.5
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4. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter 4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable Note: 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. (1) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (2)Fasten the connector with screws. (3) Pass the interface cable through the hole provided at the bottom of the print
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ENGLISH 4-2. Connecting the Peripheral Drive Cable Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the peripheral drive 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 discon- nected from the AC outlet. (1)Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer, and pass it through the cable hole provided at the bottom of the printer cover. Note: Make sure that the peripheral drive ca
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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)Cut off the blank cable hole on the printer cover using nippers. (3) Pass the AC adapter through the hole, and connect it to the conn
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ENGLISH 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 side of the printer to on. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch Important! 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. – 8 –
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5. Control Panel 5-1. PAPER FEED Switch Each time this switch is pressed, the paper feeds on line. When it is kept depressed, the paper feeds continuously. Note: This switch will be ineffective if no paper is loaded. 5-2. POWER LED This LED lights up when the power switch is set to on and power is supplied to the printer. 5-3. ERROR LED This LED lights up or blinks when any of the following errors occurs. Error LED No paper (paper end) is detected. Printer cover is open. Lights steadily. Printin
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ENGLISH 6. Loading Paper 6-1. Loading New Roll Paper (1)Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer. (2)Pull the lever toward you to open the printer cover. Note: Make sure that the lever is pulled until it stops at the stopper. If the lever is not pulled up to the stopper, the printer cover may not open. (3)Peel the adhesive end off the paper. Note: Make sure that the entire adhesive area is removed, since no printing can be performed on that area. (4) Position the paper in the
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(5)Make sure that the paper is positioned straight, then close the printer cover gently. Note 1: Make sure that the paper is positioned straight. If the printer cover is closed with the paper skewed as shown below, a paper jam may result. Paper Note 2: Lock the printer cover by pressing on the center of the cover (indicated by an arrow in the figure below). If any part of the cover other than the center is pressed, the cover may not be locked properly. This may sometimes disables printing. – 11
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ENGLISH (6) Set the power switch to on to turn on power to the printer. Make sure that the ERROR LED is not lit. Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not accept any commands such as the print command, so make sure that the printer cover is locked properly. (7)Issue the cut command to cut off the end of the paper. 6-2. Removing Remaining Paper (1)Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer. (2)Pull the lever toward you to open the printer cover. Note: Make sure that
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7. Command Summary This printer supports two different command modes: the Star mode and the ESC/ POS mode. This chapter provides you with all of the commands supported by this printer. Important! Access the following URL for the latest version of this manual and for updates on supported commands: http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/ service/sp_sup_e.htm 7-1. Star Mode Commands to Select Characters Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes “R” n 1B 52 n Select international character set <
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ENGLISH Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes – “ ” “0” 1B 2D 30 Cancel underlining – “ ” <0> 1B 2D 00 “ ” “1” 1B 5F 31 _ Select overlining “ ” <1> 1B 5F 01 _ “ ” “0” 1B 5F 30 _ Cancel overlining “ ” <0> 1B 5F 00 _ “4” 1B 34 Select highlight printing “5” 1B 35 Cancel highlight printing 0F Inverted printing 12 Cancel inverted printing “ ” 1B 45 Select emphasized printing E “ ” 1B 46 Cancel emphasized printing F Commands to S
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Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes “J” n 1B 4A n One time n/4 mm feed “I” n 1B 49 n One time n/8 mm feed “B” n1 n2 ... <0> 1B 42 n1 n2 ... 00 Set vertical tab stops “D” n1 n2 ... <0> 1B 44 n1 n2 ... 00 Set horizontal tab stops “A” n1 n2 1B 1D 41 n1 n2 Absolute position setting “R” n1 n2 1B 1D 52 n1 n2 Relative position setting “a” n 1B 1D 61 n Alignment Commands to Print Dot Graphics Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes “K”
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ENGLISH Commands to Control Peripheral Devices Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes n1 n2 1B 07 n1 n2 Define drive pulse width for peripheral device #1 07 Control peripheral device #1 1C Control peripheral device #1 immediately 19 Control peripheral device #2 immediately 1A Control peripheral device #2 immediately Commands to Control Auto Cutter Hexadecimal Control codes Function codes “d” n 1B 64 n Partial-cut command to the auto cutter Other Command
