Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................1 2. CONSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................................2 2.1 Configuration .....
Page 4 - Equipped with no translucent sensor
– 1 – 1. GENERAL DESCRIPT The TUP492-24 printer is a line thermal printer and is used in various electronic equipment, such as game machines, ATMs and information kiosks. TUP492-24 is equipped with a presenter which dis- charge and collect paper. These printers feature the following: 1. High-speed p...
Page 5 - Principle of Operation; Drive and paper feed
– 2 – 2. CONSTRUCTION 2.1 Configuration The unit printer mechanism is constructed of the following components: 2.2 Principle of Operation 2.2.1 Drive and paper feed The rotation of the stepping motor is transmitted to the gear, which turns the platen. The rota- tion of the platen generates friction ...
Page 6 - Exterior View
– 3 – Exterior View B A Head stay Thermal mechanism Frame (Inside is the main PCB and interface PCB) Presenter Arm Inter face Paper guide
Page 7 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
– 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...
Page 8 - PAPER ROLL SPECIFICATIONS
– 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 100 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 densit...
Page 10 - Switches and Buttons; changed with the commands.
– 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...
Page 11 - Setting the DIP Switches; Serial Interface
– 8 – 5.2 Setting the DIP Switches All of the DIP switches have been set to ON at the time of shipping. 5.2.1 Serial Interface 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 Disabl...
Page 12 - Parallel Interface
– 9 – b) DIP switch 2 (only for the RS-422A) 5.2.2 Parallel Interface SW 2-1 SW 2-2 SW 2-3 SW 2-4 DC1, 3 disabled ON ON ON ON Address #1 OFF ON ON ON #2 ON OFF ON ON #3 OFF OFF ON ON #4 ON ON OFF ON #5 OFF ON OFF ON #6 ON OFF OFF ON #7 OFF OFF OFF ON #8 ON ON ON OFF #9 OFF ON ON OFF #10 ON OFF ON OF...
Page 13 - Setting the EEPROM
– 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...
Page 15 - DISPLAYS AND FUNCTIONS; Power Switch and Button Combinations
– 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...
Page 16 - Sensor Adjusting Mode
– 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...
Page 22 - Parallel Interface
– 19 – 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 ...
Page 25 - Characters and Sizes
– 22 – 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 ...
Page 26 - POWER REQUIREMENTS
– 23 – 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 (25˚C, standard density)Max. 800 ms depending on the conditions Current (durin...
Page 29 - During operation; Operating temperature and humidity ranges
– 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...
Page 30 - Allowable Static Electricity Level
– 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 instal- lation conditions. 14.4 Vibration Test 14.5 Drop Test Quality control test specifications Direct disch...
Page 32 - INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL
– 29 – 15. INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL Pass the paper over the damper shaft, pass it under the thermal head, then insert the paper between cut- ter guides. Double check that the paper is inserted into the cutter by looking into the small wholes on the upper cutter guide. Feed the paper until the end e...
Page 33 - Press the RESUME button.
– 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...
Page 34 - Installation procedure
– 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 Metal base Unit printer
Page 35 - Correctly insert the paper before printing.
– 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...
Page 36 - External Dimensions
– 33 – External Dimensions 74 5 349 204 146 6 2.8 164.2 82.5(PAPER WIDE) 103 19 148 73.3 (Unit: mm)
Page 38 - Installation Hole Dimensions
– 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 (Unit: mm)
Page 39 - Maintenance Procedures:; Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the platen.
– 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 8 rolls...
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