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Page 4 - EMC and Safety Standards Applied; WARNING; CE Marking; FCC Compliance Statement; For American Users
EMC and Safety Standards Applied Printer Product Name: TM-U300A/B, TM-U300PA/PB Model Name: M51JA/B, M51PA/PB The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the packaged AC adapter.) Europe: CE marking North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Japan...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION The TM-U300A/U300B and TM-U300PA/U300PB printers are designed to provide a highcost-performance ratio. They are compact, light-weight, and highly reliable one-station printers using plastic mechanical frames. They have the following features and are appli-cable to the POS 1 station prin...
Page 6 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer ........................................................................... 1 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Box .................................................................. 1 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer.. .......................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer; -1 Checking the Contents of the Box
Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Box n Checking the parts The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer. TM-U300A/U300PA TM-U300B/U300PB l Printer l Ribbon cassette l Roll paper l AC adapter (*1) l Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs)...
Page 8 - -2 Choosing a Place for the Printer; -3 Removing the Transportation Damper
1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer n Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near heaters). n Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures or moisture. n Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location. n When setting up...
Page 9 - -4 Names and Functions of Parts
1-4 Names and Functions of Parts n Part names ➀ TM-U300A/U300PA: Take-up cover ➄ Interface connector TM-U300B/U300PB: Roll-paper cover ➅ Drawer kick-out connector ➁ Printer cover ➂ Operation panel ➃ Power switch TM-U300A/U300PA ➆ Power connector ➇ DIP switches TM-U300B/U300PB
Page 11 - Chapter 2 Before Setting Up; -1 Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer
Chapter 2 Before Setting Up 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer n Plugging in AC adapter CAUTIONS: Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the voltage and power specifications match the printer’s requirements. Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damag...
Page 12 - -2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer
2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer n Connecting the interface cable Connect the printer with the host ECR (host computer) through an interface cablematching the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specificati...
Page 14 - Chapter 3 Installing the Parts; -1 Installing the Ribbon Cassette
Chapter 3 Installing the Parts 3-1 Installing the Ribbon Cassette n Installing the ribbon cassette Be sure to use a ribbon cassette that matches the printer’s specifications. ➀ Open the printer cover. ➁ Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
Page 17 - -2 Installing the Roll Paper
3-2 Installing the Roll Paper n Installing the roll paper for TM-U300A/U300PA Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. ➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Good Bad Bad ➁ Open the printer cover and the take-up...
Page 23 - -3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector
3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector ■ The paper near-end detector The paper near-end detector senses when the paper is nearing its end and turnson the PAPER LED. The paper near-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of thepaper core. n Adjusting the paper near-end detector Roll p...
Page 28 - Chapter 5 Removing Jammed Paper; -1 Removing Jammed Paper
Chapter 5 Removing Jammed Paper 5-1 Removing Jammed Paper ■ Removing jammed paper Remove jammed paper according to the following steps. ➀ Open the roll-paper take-up cover (TM-U300A/U300PA) or the roll-paper cover (TM-U300B/U300PB). ➁ Then turn the paper-feed knob and remove any jammed paper. ➂ Relo...
Page 29 - APPENDIX; APPENDIX A General Specifications
APPENDIX APPENDIX A General Specifications 1. Printing specifications Printing method: Head wire arrangement: Printing directions: Lines per second: Characters per line: Character per inch: Serial impact dot matrix Serial-type 9 pin Bi-directional (logic-seeking) Approx. 3.5 LPS (40 columns, 16 CPI,...
Page 32 - Temperature
Maximum diameter: Ø 83 mm (When 2-ply or 3-ply paper is used. When 1-ply paper is employed, the maximum diam-eter shall be Ø 60 mm.) Paper core inside diameter: Ø 10.5 to 12.5 mm Normal paper Paper thickness: 0.06 to 0.85 mm Weight: 52.3 g/m 2 to 64 g/m 2 (45 to 55 kg/1000 sheets/1091 X 788 mm) Pres...