Page 2 - Contents; Door sensor block
TM200 Service Manual Contents 1 Features and General Description ....................................................... - 1 - 1.1 Printer Parts .............................................................................. - 1 - 1.2 Major Component Specifications.......................................
Page 3 - Features and General Description; Parts; Printer cover
TM200 Service Manual - 1 - 1 Features and General Description 1.1 Printer Parts Printer cover Control Panel Cutter cover Cover open button Figure 1-1 TM200 appearance
Page 4 - TM200 Service Manual; Printing Specifications
TM200 Service Manual - 2 - Printing Specifications Printing method: Thermal line printing Dot density: 203 dpi x 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) Printing direction: Unidirectional with friction feed Printing width: 72mm (2.83”), 576 dot positions Characters per line (default): 48 (Font A) 64 (Font B) Character s...
Page 5 - Autocutter; GS V; Paper Specifications; Paper roll diameter:; Printable Area; Paper roll; Internal Buffer; Supply voltage:
TM200 Service Manual - 3 - Autocutter Partial cut: Cutting with one point center uncut (selectable by ESC I or GS V ) Full cut: Cutting without uncut (selectable by ESC i ) Note: To prevent dot displacement, after cutting, paper must be fed approximately 1 mm (14/360 or 0.04 inch) or more before pri...
Page 6 - EMI and Safety Standards Applied; Conditions of acceptability; Reliability; Life
TM200 Service Manual - 4 - EMI and Safety Standards Applied These standards are only valid for products which bear a mark or statement on the main unit. Europe: CE marking: Directive: 89/336/EEC EN55022:1998 Class A EN6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001 EN55024:1998, including IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000...
Page 7 - Environmental Conditions
TM200 Service Manual - 5 - Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operating: 5 to 45 ℃ (41 to 113 ℉ ) Storage: –10 to 50 ℃ (14 to 122 ℉ ) (except for paper) Humidity: Operating: 10 to 90% RH Storage: 10 to 90% RH (except for paper)
Page 8 - Major Component Specifications; TM200 Printer Mechanism; Cutter motor voltage:
TM200 Service Manual - 6 - 1.2 Major Component Specifications TM200 Printer Mechanism Paper Feed Motor Type: 4-phase, 48-polarity, PM-type stepping motor Drive voltage: 24 VDC ± 10% Winding resistance: 11.5 ± 10% at 25° C (77° F), per phase Print Head Unit Dot number: 576 dots Dot density: 0.125 mm/...
Page 9 - Drawer Kick-out Connector; ESC p; Pin 4 must be used only for the drawer.; Drawer kick-out drive signal; RS-232 serial interface
TM200 Service Manual - 7 - Drawer Kick-out Connector The pulse specified by ESC p is output to this connector. For the serial interface model, the host can confirm the status of the input signal by using the DLE EOT , GS r , or GS a (ASB) commands. Drawer kick-out connector pin assignments Pin Numbe...
Page 10 - Switching between online and offline; When the cover is open
TM200 Service Manual - 8 - Note: The handshaking, data word length, baud rate, and parity depend on the DIP switch settings. Data transmitted from the printer has 1 stop bit (fixed) Switching between online and offline The printer does not have an online/offline switch. The printer goes offline: W...
Page 11 - Set the handshaking so that the transmitted data can be received.; Power Switch; Turn on the power only after connecting the power supply.; Panel Button
TM200 Service Manual - 9 - Serial interface connection example. Host Printer (DTE ex. 8251) TXD –––––––––––––––– RXD DSR –––––––––––––––– DTR CTS –––––––––––––––– RTS RXD –––––––––––––––– TXD DTR –––––––––––––––– DSR FG –––––––––––––––– FG SG –––––––––––––––– SG Note: Set the handshaking so that the...
Page 12 - Panel light; DIP Switches
TM200 Service Manual - 10 - Panel light s POWER: Green On: Power is on. Off: Power is not on. ERROR: Red On: Offline (except during paper feeding using the FEED button and the error state) Off: Normal condition. Blinking: Error PAPER: Red On: The paper roll near end is detected. Off: Paper is loaded...
Page 15 - DIP switch 3
TM200 Service Manual - 13 - Parallel interface model DIP switch 1 Note: TM200 accept ESC/POS command. Dip 1-1 for different printing format, ON (TM200) for 48 characters per line, OFF ( EPSON Emulation) for 42 Characters per line. Print Density Selection DIP switch 2 DIP switch 3 DIP switch Function...
Page 16 - If you want to continue SELF-TEST
TM200 Service Manual - 14 - 1.6 Self-test The printer has a self-test function that checks the following: Control circuit functions Printer mechanisms Print quality Control software version DIP switch settings. NOTE: This test is independent of any other equipment or software. ...
Page 17 - Dump; Hexadecimal Dump Function; To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps:; Hexadecimal Dump; c 4; the hex dump mode was turned off.; Ending hexadecimal dumping
TM200 Service Manual - 15 - 1.7 Hexadecimal Dump Hexadecimal Dump Function This function prints the data transmitted from the host computer in hexadecimal numbers and in their corresponding characters. Performing a Hexadecimal Dump To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps: 1. After you make s...
Page 18 - Sensors; Cover Open Button; ERROR; Accessories; Communication printer cable
TM200 Service Manual - 16 - 1.8 Paper Sensors The printer has 2 paper sensors as follows: Paper roll near-end sensor The sensor detects a near-end of a paper roll. When the paper roll diameter becomes sufficiently small, the sensor detects a near-end of the paper roll and the PAPER indicator lights ...
Page 19 - Consumables; Specified paper; External Power Supply Specifications
TM200 Service Manual - 17 - 1.10 Options Standard cable cover set (included wall mounting bracket) Top waterproof cover 1.11 Consumables Specified paper Specified paper Roll paper: NTP080-80 Original paper: TF50KS-E Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. Packaged roll paper Original paper: PD160R O...
Page 21 - Mechanisms and Operation; Component Connections; This printer is made up of the following major components:
TM200 Service Manual - 19 - 2 Mechanisms and Operation 2.1 Component Connections This printer is made up of the following major components: TM200 printer mechanism (switch circuit board assembly) I/F circuit board assembly Main circuit board unit 2.2 TM200 Printer Mechanism This printer ...
Page 23 - Autocutter Module; Main Circuit Board Unit
TM200 Service Manual - 21 - Autocutter Module This printer is equipped with an autocutter module for cutting of the roll paper and a manual cutter for manual cutting. The autocutter has two opposing cutter blades that operate like a scissors to cut the paper. It is a separate cutter blade-type mecha...
Page 24 - TM200 Control Circuit
TM200 Service Manual - 22 - CPU peripheral logic circuits RAM (128K byte) RAM is used for temporary storage of the following: Data received from the interface (receive buffer) Pattern data printed by the print head unit (printer buffer) Data used for CPU routines (flags, pointers, etc.) Flash ...
Page 25 - Power supply voltage values and applications; +24V Control Circuit
TM200 Service Manual - 23 - The cover open sensor is located next to the thermal printer mechanism, and it is connected via Door Sensor board assembly to the main circuit board unit. Detector signal INPUT_4 is input to the CPU. Control Panel Control Circuit This control panel is located on the mainb...
Page 26 - Switch Circuit Board; Paper FEED button
TM200 Service Manual - 24 - 2.4 I/F Circuit Board This printer uses a TM series universal interface, which allows support of a variety of different interfaces by changing the interface board. RS-232 Interface IEEE 1284 Interface USB Interface Multi interface (Parallel and Serial) 2.5 Switch ...
Page 27 - Transport Precautions; Setup Precautions
TM200 Service Manual - 25 - 3 Handling, Maintenance, and Repairs 3.1 Handling Transport Precautions Take the following steps to protect the unit against vibration and impact whenever transporting it: CAUTION: We recommend that each unit be packed individually in the boxes supplied by LABAU Technol...
Page 28 - Paper Precautions; Loading paper roll
TM200 Service Manual - 26 - Paper Precautions CAUTION: Be sure to use only paper that conforms with the specifications in the preceding section of this manual. Thermal paper that includes Na, K, or C1 ions can affect proper operation of the thermal head’s heating element. Thermal paper starts to...
Page 29 - Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then close the cover
TM200 Service Manual - 27 - 4. Insert the paper roll as shown. 5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then close the cover
Page 30 - Errors; Error Types and Processing.
TM200 Service Manual - 28 - 3.2 Problem Solving Errors See Chapter 4, Error Types and Processing. Paper roll cover does not open (paper roll cover button does not work) 1. Turn the printer off and press the cover open button to open the cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper and put the roll back in the ...
Page 31 - Clearing Paper Jams
TM200 Service Manual - 29 - 3.3 Clearing Paper Jams CAUTION: Take care not to let metal objects come into contact with the thermal head. Metal can damage the head. Do not touch the thermal head or radiation plate. Printing can cause them to become very hot. 1. Open the paper roll cover. Note: See th...
Page 32 - Inspection and Maintenance; Maintenance Procedures; Turn off the printer power before cleaning.
TM200 Service Manual - 30 - 3.4 Inspection and Maintenance Proper performance of the inspection and maintenance procedures described below makes it possible for this unit to perform for the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed. Maintenance Procedures The inspection procedures des...
Page 33 - Platen roller on receipt side
TM200 Service Manual - 31 - 1. Open the paper roll cover. 2. Clean the thermal element (the area that looks like it is marked with a thin black line) of the thermal head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or IPA). Radiation plate Head Thermal element Caution: Ne...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; Symptoms and Solutions; indicate the order to use to check the problem. If you cannot
TM200 Service Manual - 32 - 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Symptoms and Solutions This explains how to find the source of a problem using the symptom. The numbers in the “Checkpoints” column indicate the order to use to check the problem. If you cannot determine the cause of the problem after checking the fi...
Page 35 - Error Types and Processing
TM200 Service Manual - 33 - 4.2 Error Types and Processing Printer Operation when an Error Occurs The printer executes the following operations upon detecting an error. Stops all printer operations. Flashes the ERROR LED. Data Receive Error (only with the serial interface model) If one of the fo...
Page 36 - Locations of the Main Elements on the Main Circuit Board Unit
TM200 Service Manual - 34 - Locations of the Main Elements on the Main Circuit Board Unit The following shows the locations of the main elements on the main circuit board unit. CPU (U1) ROM (U10, Low byte) ROM (U12, High byte) Autocutter drive (J5~J8) Paper feed motor driver (U31) Thermal Head power...
Page 37 - Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment; disassembly can cause serious damage to the printer.; Using this Manual; Titles
TM200 Service Manual - 35 - 5 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 5.1 Before Starting disassembly, assembly, and adjustment Be sure to observe the following important points whenever performing disassembly, assembly, or adjustment. Caution: Disconnect the power supply unit from the printer befor...
Page 39 - Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them.
TM200 Service Manual - 37 - Door sensor block 1. Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them. 2. Screwing 4 screws (the place indicated by the red circle on the photo) on the bottom of the unit. 3. Reverse the printer, move the body cover apart. Note: You may use your thumb push down the l...
Page 40 - To install, reverse the removal procedures.
TM200 Service Manual - 38 - 4. Open the up cover. 5. Move the 2 screws are circled indicated on the photo. To install, reverse the removal procedures.
Page 41 - Paper out sensor block and paper sensor block:
TM200 Service Manual - 39 - Paper out sensor block and paper sensor block: 1. Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them. 2. Screwing 4 screws (the place indicated by the red circle on the photo) on the bottom of the unit. 3. Reverse the printer, take the body cover apart. Note: You may u...
Page 42 - Remove the screws on the bottom of the printer mechanism
TM200 Service Manual - 40 - 4. Remove the screws on the bottom of the printer mechanism . 5. Remove 2 screws circled on the photo and all the connections between printer mechanism and main circuit board. Then, you can depart printer mechanism from its main board.
Page 44 - Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them.
TM200 Service Manual - 42 - Autocutter module: 1. Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them. 2. Screwing 4 screws (the place indicated by the red circle on the photo) on the bottom of the unit. 3. Reverse the printer, take the body cover apart. Note: You may use your thumb push down the ...
Page 46 - Thermal head module
TM200 Service Manual - 44 - Thermal head module 1. Loose 4 screws beside the thermal cover and move them. 2. Screwing 4 screws (the place indicated by the red circle on the photo) on the bottom of the unit. 3. Reverse the printer, take the body cover apart. Note: You may use your thumb push down the...
Page 47 - Remove the connections from circuit board.
TM200 Service Manual - 45 - 4. Remove the 2 screws beside the autocutter and the connections from circuit board. 5. Stretch your forefinger to the bottom of the thermal head module and force up to depart it from the printer mechanism. 6. Remove the connections from circuit board. To install, reverse...
Page 52 - IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface; Specifications; TTL compatible; initialized by the reset signal from the interface.; ESC c 4; During macro executing standby status.
TM200 Service Manual - 50 - Appendix A Interface IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Specifications Data transmission: 8-bit Parallel Synchronization: Externally supplied P-/STROBE signals Handshaking: P-/Ack and P-BUSY signals Signal levels: TTL compatible Reverse communication (Printer Host...
Page 53 - Interface Pin Assignments
TM200 Service Manual - 51 - Interface Pin Assignments Pin Pin Name Pin Description and Function 1 P-/STROBE Data Strobe 2 PRINTER_D0 Data Bit 0 3 PRINTER_D1 Data Bit 1 4 PRINTER_D2 Data Bit 2 5 PRINTER_D3 Data Bit 3 6 PRINTER_D4 Data Bit 4 7 PRINTER_D5 Data Bit 5 8 PRINTER_D6 Data Bit 6 9 PRINTER_D7...
Page 54 - Appendix B Exploded diagram
TM200 Service Manual 52 Appendix B Exploded diagram
Page 55 - Appendix C Panel lights and indicators
TM200 Service Manual - 53 - Appendix C Panel lights and indicators Indication LED light Panel status Normal operation status z Power - Green z Error - OFF z Paper - Green Upper cover is open z Power - Green z Error - Red light blinking z Paper - Green Paper end, or sensor can’t detect paper roll z P...
Page 56 - Indication
TM200 Service Manual - 54 - Indication LED lights Panel status Enter ISP mode (DIP switch 1-8 on) z Power - Green z Error - OFF z Paper - OFF The printer was ready for receiving data from the host (after press FEED button) z Power - Green z Error - Red z Paper - OFF Ready for ISP z Power - Green z E...
Page 57 - Appendix D Parts number list
TM200 Service Manual - 55 - Appendix D Parts number list Item Part Number Descriptions 1 BK04001M TM200 Mainboard 2 BK04002D3 Parallel port interface board 3 CB00033A Parallel printer cable, white color, 36 pin 4 CB00033B Parallel printer cable, black color, 36 pin 5 BK04009F1 Serial (RS232 32K buff...
