Star Micronics TUP482-24 - Manual

– 3 – Exterior View Arm NE-PCB Resume button Interface Line thermal printer Presenter Cutter Frame (Inside is the main PCB and interface PCB.)

– 4 – 3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Printing method Line thermal direct printing Printing speed 50 mm/sec, 25 mm/sec Printing area 80 mm wide (page mode), 75 mm wide (line mode) Resolution 8 dot/mm (horizontal)8 dot/mm (vertical) Paper width 82.55 mm (3.25 in.) Paper roll diameter Out...

– 5 – 4. PAPER ROLL SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Paper type Normal heat-sensitive paper Paper width 82.55 mm (3.25 in.) Paper thickness 60 to 85 µ m Core diameter Inner: 32 mm Outer: 35 mm Paper type Nippon Seishi TF50KS-ETF62KS-E Shin Oji Seishi KF-730 Printing area Black mark Printing density...

– 7 – 5. PRINTER SETTINGS 5.1 Switches and Buttons The DIP switches and memory switches (EEPROM) are used to make the printer’s settings. In addi- tion, the sensor adjusting button and RESUME button, which are not used for making printer settings, are installed. The sensor adjusting button is locate...

– 8 – 5.2 Setting the DIP Switches All of the DIP switches have been set to ON at the time of shipping. a) DIP switch 1 (for both RS-232C and RS-422A) Switch position Function ON OFF 1-1 Baud rate 1-2 1-3 Handshaking DTR XON/XOFF 1-4 Data length 8 bits 7 bits 1-5 Parity Disabled Enabled 1-6 Parity O...

– 10 – 5.3 Setting the EEPROM The following command from the host computer is used to make the EEPROM settings. a) EEPROM settings command <ESC> #N, n1 n2 n3 n4 <LF> <NUL> N: Memory switch no. n1 n2 n3 n4: Setting data For more details, refer to “Programmer’s Manual”. b) Memory swi...

– 12 – 6. DISPLAYS AND FUNCTIONS The LEDs and RESUME button are mounted on the NEPCB. 6.1 LEDs 6.2 RESUME Button When no paper is inserted, insert more paper, then press this button to automatically feed the specified length of paper (approx. 80 mm when the presenter is installed or approx. 30 mm wh...

– 13 – 6.4 Sensor Adjusting Mode a) Reflecting sensor (black mark sensor) ● Insert the paper in front of the sensor mechanism so that a black mark is not positioned in front of the sensor. ● Adjust the reflecting sensor controller VR4 on the PCB until the HU LED lights up. b) Paper-out sensor ● Inse...

– 18 – 7.2 Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignment Item Specification Method Centronics Data transfer rate 1000 to 6000 cps Synchronization method External supply strobe pulse Handshaking By ACK and BUSY signals Logic level TTL-compatible Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT Function 1 STROBE IN Normally ...

– 21 – 10. CHARACTERS 10.1 Character Set ASCII Katakana (Japanese syllabary) International character set 10.2 Characters and Sizes (Width and length of 1 dot = 0.125 mm (1/8 mm)) 1. Page mode 2. Line mode Character face Print size (length × width) Small characters 16 × 8 dots Standard characters 24 ...

– 22 – 11. POWER REQUIREMENTS The input voltage shall be DC 24 V ± 7% (rated 2.5 A, less than 6 A/15 sec.). The current used when solid printing is performed is shown below. Item Specification T (weld time) approx. 550 ms (25C, standard density)Max. 800 ms depending on the conditions Current (during...

– 26 – 14. RELIABILITY 14.1 During operation Temperature: 5˚ ~ 40˚C Humidity: 25% RH ~ 80% RH (no condensation) Operating temperature and humidity ranges Notes) When the environmental temperature is too high, the thermal head temperature sensor is acti- vated and the printer stops operating. 14.2 Du...

– 27 – 14.3 Allowable Static Electricity Level Notes) ● Use SLS-060P-50 (Sanken) as the power source. ● The reference data is shown in the table above; this data may differ depending on the installa- tion conditions. 14.4 Vibration Test 14.5 Drop Test Quality control test specifications Direct disch...

– 29 – 15. INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL Pass the paper over the damper shaft, then pass it under the thermal head and cutter guide. Feed the paper until the end enters the presenter’s roller. OPEN Lever • Remove the arm from the frame and install the paper roll. Arm Paper roll Cutter’s guide

– 30 – Carefully place the paper roll on the frame, then wind the roll to remove any slack in the paper. (Incor- rectly installing the paper roll may bend the frame or cause a paper jam.) Press the RESUME button. PRESS Firmly press the areas indicated with crosshatcheson the thermal head until the l...

– 31 – 16. INSTALLATION Installation procedure Install the printer using four M4 bolts as shown in the illustration below. (Refer to the diagram of the “Installation Hole Dimensions”.) M4 Sheet metal, rail, etc. Unit printer

– 32 – 16.1 Installation precautions 1. Install the printer on a level surface. (Consult with a representative when installing the printer at an angle.) 2. Be sure that there is plenty of space around the printer. (Refer to the diagram of the “External Dimensions”.) 3. Since the thermal head is very...

– 33 – External Dimensions 4.8 164.2 73.6 6.1 350 145.78 89.2 203.6 164.2 148 103 8.25(PAPER WIDETH) 16 19 10.25 2.8

– 35 – Installation Hole Dimensions Using four M4 bolts, install the printer from the bottom as shown in the illustration below. 4-M4 16 72.4 115 ± 0.1 130 ± 0.1 View A (rear surface) Front Back

– 36 – 17. Maintenance Regular maintenance is very important since minute debris of thermosensible paper sticking to the platen may cause slipping of the paper feeder. Maintenance should be made as follows: Maintenance Timing: Generally, TUP series should be maintained every time after using 10 roll...