Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Parts Identification and Nomenclature
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1 1-1. Unpacking .........................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Unpacking and Installation; The ferrite core and fastener provided with your
– 1 – 1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configuration. Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact t...
Page 6 - WARNING
– 2 – 1-2. 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. P Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. P The power outl...
Page 7 - Parts Identification and Nomenclature
– 3 – 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Interface connector For connection to a host computer. Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Power connector For connection of the AC adapter. Never unplug the AC adapter w...
Page 9 - -2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer; CAUTION; (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in
– 5 – 3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Als...
Page 10 - Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in
– 6 – 3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turn off. CAUTION 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 out...
Page 16 - Turn the key under the cover open lever so that the
– 12 – 3-7. Loading the Paper Roll Be sure to use paper roll that matches the printer’s specification. Cover open lever Paper roll Tension bar カバーオープンレバー Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover. For the RX model: Turn the key under the cover open lever so that the lock is "OPEN.&#...
Page 17 - Use a flat head screwdriver as shown to remove the clips
– 13 – 3-7-1. Removing the Tension Bar When using thermal paper roll, the tension bar unit may or may not be necessary, depending on the paper thickness. If the tension bar unit is unnecessary, remove it in accordance with the procedure indicated below. The tension bar unit is unnecessary when using...
Page 19 - or when the auto cutter is operating.; Caution Symbol; Do not connect this to a telephone.
– 15 – WARNING 1) Do not touch the cutter blade. • There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress. • The printer cover can be opene...
Page 20 - Notes on Using the Auto Cutter
– 16 – 9) A printed piece of thermal paper may become electrically charged. If the printer is placed vertically or mounted on a wall, the cut piece of paper may stick to the printer, instead of falling. Beware that this could cause a problem if you use a stacker that stores the pieces of paper that ...
Page 21 - Consumable Parts and AC Adapter; Paper thickness
– 17 – 4. 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 dam- age to the printer, fire o...
Page 26 - Control Panel and Other Functions
– 22 – 5. Control Panel and Other Functions 5-1. Control Panel POWER lamp (Green LED) When the printer is online, power lamp is ON and ERROR lamp is OFF. ERROR lamp (Red/Orange LED) Indicates various errors in combination with POWER lamp. FEED button Press the FEED button to feed paper roll. 5...
Page 27 - ) If a non recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF immediately.
– 23 – 2) Non-recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp Recovery Conditions Flash access error OFF Flashes Orange lamp at 0.5-sec- ond intervals This is not a recoverable error. EEPROM error OFF Flashes Red lamp at 0.75-second intervals This is not a recoverable error. SRAM error OF...
Page 29 - Adjusting the Sensor; -1. Adjusting the Near End Sensor Position
– 25 – 6. Adjusting the Sensor This printer is equipped with the following two paper sensors: • PE and BM (Paper End and Black Mark) Sensor Detects whether a roll paper is loaded in the printer. In addition, detects the Black Mark that is pre-printed on the paper’s print side. • NE (Near End) sensor...
Page 31 - Make sure that the printer is turned OFF.
– 27 – OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 DSW 2 DSW 1 VR 1 VR 3 10 9 VR 2 Paper roll ERROR FEED POWER Power switch Power lamp ERROR lamp 6-2. PE and BM ( Paper End and Black Mark ) Sensor Adjustment The sensitivity of the sensor is calibrated at the factory, so sensor adjustment is not necessary under o...
Page 33 - Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams
– 29 – 7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 7-1. Preventing Paper Jams The paper should not be touched during ejection and before it is cut. Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection may cause a paper jam, paper cutting failure or line feed failure. 7-2. Removing Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs...
Page 34 - Periodical Cleaning; that may be created during cleaning.; -3. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Areas; that may have accumulated.; -4. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area
– 30 – 8. Periodical Cleaning Printed characters may become partially unclear due to accumulated paper dust and dirt. To prevent such a problem, paper dust collected in the paper holder and paper transport section and on the surface of the thermal head must be removed periodically. Such cleaning is ...
Page 36 - with SELV output and LPS or Class 2 output approved by IEC60950-1.
– 32 – 9-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting frequency Max. 20 cuts per minute (2) Thickness of paper 0.065 ~ 0.15 mm (when using 115.5 mm width paper) 0.065 ~ 0.085 mm (when using 79.5 mm width paper) 9-3. Interface RS-232C serial interface / Two-way parallel interface (IEEE1284) / USB interf...
Page 40 - Dip Switch Setting; will become effective when the power switch is set to on again.
– 36 – 10. Dip Switch Setting Two DIP switches are provided at the bottom of the printer, and can be set as given in the table below. Be sure to set the power switch to off before changing the settings. It is recommended to use a pointed item like a pen or flat-blade driver screw to change the setti...
Page 41 - The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.
– 37 – 10-1. Parallel Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch 1-1 Switch 1-2 Command emulation ON ON Star Line Mode OFF ON Star Page Mode ON OFF - OFF OFF ESC/POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. The functions of switches 1-3 through 1-10 will change according to the command...
Page 46 - Switch; enters into reverse forwarding mode.
– 42 – No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4 9 10 DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2 10-3. USB Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch 1-1 Switch 1-2 Command emulation ON ON Star Line Mode OFF ON Star Page Mode ON OFF - OFF OFF ESC/POS Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. The functions of switches 1-3...
Page 51 - Parallel Interface; mode. Refer to the separate Specifications Manual for details.; Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode; Direction; Parallel interface connector (printer side)
– 47 – 11. Parallel Interface The two-way parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 compatibility mode and nibble mode. Refer to the separate Specifications Manual for details. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode Pin No. Direction Compatibility Mode Signal Name Nibble Mode Signal Name...
Page 55 - Voltage
– 51 – 12-3. Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections. Note: Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length. 12-4. Electrical Characteristics Voltage Data signal Control signal Binary status -3 V to -15 V Mark OFF 1 +3 V to +15 V Space ON 0 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 ...
Page 56 - USB and Ethernet Interface
– 52 – 13. USB and Ethernet Interface 13-1. USB Interface Specifications 1. General Specification: Conforms to USB 2.0 Specifications 2. Communication Speed: USB Full Speed Mode (12 Mbps) 3. Communication Method: USB Bulk Transmission Mode 4. Power Specifications: USB Self-power Function 5. Connecto...
Page 57 - Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit
– 53 – Modular plug Pin No. Signal name Function I/O direction 1 FG Frame ground — 2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT 3 +24 V Drive power OUT 4 +24 V Drive power OUT 5 DRD2 Drive signal 2 OUT 6 DRSNS Sense signal IN 14. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit Peripheral unit drive circuit connector only connects to pe...
Page 59 - Memory Switch Settings; Memory Switch
– 55 – 15. Memory Switch Settings Each memory switch is stored in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory switches, refer to the separate Programmer's Technical Reference manual. The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches. Memory Switch Hexadecimal Code 0 ...
