Star Micronics TCP300 Series - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 protectionagainst harmful interference when t...

Page 3 - Precautions for Safe Use; Precautions for Reader/Writer Setup; Always observe the following items.

– 1 – 1. Precautions for Safe Use Carefully read and obey the following items to prevent injury to yourself or to othersand 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...

Page 4 - Precautions for Reader/Writer Use

– 2 – 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 ...

Page 6 - General Description; • Main Features of the TPC300 Series Reader/Writer

– 4 – 2. General Description The TCP300 series reader/writers are equipped with a thermal type display mechanismon 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 andimages freely onto the...

Page 8 - External Appearance and Part Names

– 6 – 4. External Appearance and Part Names The reader/writer (TCP300 Series) 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 .............. In...

Page 9 - Connect to and Setting External Devices; Functions

– 7 – 5. Connect to and Setting External Devices 5-1 RS-232C Interface <Mounting the RS-232C Interface Cable> 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 f...

Page 12 - Replacement Procedures

– 10 – 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 th...

Page 15 - • Removing Jammed Cards

– 13 – • 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. 4. While pulling the mechanism’s snap lever (green), lift the mechanism. 5. Remove the card while the cover is open. Note: Do not touch the t...

Page 16 - General Specifications

– 14 – 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 Strip...