Star HSP7000 Hardware Manual

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.” Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra- dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable. This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A. Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appa- reils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le min- istère des Communications du Canada. The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada CE Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 61000- 6-3 / 2001 and EN 55024 / 1998, following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989. EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 60950- 1, following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as of 2001. The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU. Trademark acknowledgments HSP7000: Star Micronics Co., Ltd. Notice • All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without STAR’s ex- press permission is forbidden. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press. However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them. • The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual. © Copyright 2008 Star Micronics Co., LTD.

1. Unpacking and Installation......................................................................................................................1 1-1. Unpacking.....................................................................................................................................1 1-2. Choosing a place for the printer....................................................................................................2 1-3. Removing the protective materials................................................................................................3 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature...................................................................................................4 3. Setup...........................................................................................................................................................5 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC....................................................................................................5 3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer..............................................................................................7 3-3. Installing the Printer Software....................................................................................................11 3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter.........................................................................................12 3-5. Turning Power On.......................................................................................................................13 3-6. Switch Cover Installation............................................................................................................14 3-7. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit..................................................................................................15 3-8. Attaching the Interface Cover.....................................................................................................16 4. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper............................................................................................17 4-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge....................................................................................................17 4-2. Loading the Paper Roll...............................................................................................................18 4-3. Loading the Slip Paper or Validation Paper................................................................................20 4-4. Scanning MICR Characters........................................................................................................21 5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter......................................................................................................24 5-1. Thermal Paper Roll.....................................................................................................................24 5-2. Slip Paper....................................................................................................................................26 5-3. AC adapter (option)....................................................................................................................27 6. Control Panel and Other Functions......................................................................................................28 6-1. Control Panel..............................................................................................................................28 6-2. Errors...........................................................................................................................................29 6-3. Self-Printing................................................................................................................................31 7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor..............................................................................................................33 8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams....................................................................................................35 8-1. Preventing Paper Jams................................................................................................................35 8-2. Removing Paper Jam..................................................................................................................35 8-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter..........................................................................................................37 9. Maintenance............................................................................................................................................38 9-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head........................................................................................................38 9-2. Cleaning the Rubber Roller........................................................................................................38 9-3. Cleaning the Impact Platen.........................................................................................................38 9-4. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Area.........................................................................38 9-5. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area................................................................39 10. Specifications.........................................................................................................................................40 10-1. General Specifications................................................................................................................40 10-2. Auto Cutter Specifications..........................................................................................................41 10-3. MICR Specifications (Slip Printer).............................................................................................41 10-4. External Specifications................................................................................................................41 10-5. Interface Specifications...............................................................................................................42 10-6. Electrical Characteristics (AC adapter).......................................................................................43 10-7. Environmental Requirements......................................................................................................44

11. Dip Switch Setting.................................................................................................................................46 11-1. Parallel Interface Model..............................................................................................................47 11-2. RS-232C Interface Model...........................................................................................................48 11-3. USB/PoweredUSB Interface Model...........................................................................................50 11-4. Ethernet Interface Model............................................................................................................51 12. Parallel Interface...................................................................................................................................53 13. RS-232C Serial Interface......................................................................................................................54 13-1. Interface Specifications...............................................................................................................54 13-2. RS-232C Connector....................................................................................................................55 13-3. Cable Connections......................................................................................................................56 14. USB and Ethernet.................................................................................................................................57 14-1. USB/PoweredUSB Interface Specifications...............................................................................57 14-2. Ethernet Interface Specifications.................................................................................................57 15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit..............................................................................................................58 16. Memory Switch Settings.......................................................................................................................60 Please access the following URL http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm for the latest revision of the manual.

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 the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part. Note that it is a good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materials just in case you need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date. Note Printer Paper roll Switch blind Setup sheets CD-ROM Paper guide POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Interface cover Ribbon cassette

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 outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. P Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. P Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight. P Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat. P Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust. P Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power spikes. P Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid. WARNING P Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unu- sual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice. P Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. P Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.

1-3. Removing the protective materials Four protective materials are inserted into the printer to protect components during shipping. Before using the printer, be sure to remove all protective materials as shown in the illustra- tion. (1) Remove the three tapes and pull the two protective sheets. (2) Open the front cover. Remove the tape, pull the protective sheet straight. Pull the protective sheet, which is securing the head in place, straight up and out of the unit. Then, remove the tape and pull the protective sheet, which is located between the head and the platen, straight out of the unit. Note: that it is a good idea to keep all protective materials in case you will need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date. POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE 1 1 1 2 2 POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Power switch Used to turn on/off power to the printer. Interface connector For connection to a host computer. Validation slot Insert paper here. Front cover Open it to replace the ribbon. Do not open it during printing. Slip slot Insert paper here. Rear cover Open it to replace the roll paper. Do not open it during printing. Cutter cover Open it to clear paper jam. Do not open it during printing. Control panel Features LED indicators to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Cover open lever Push this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. 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 while the printer is on.

3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC 3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC. 3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable Connect the RS-232C interface cable to a RS-232C port of your PC. 3-1-3. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC.

3-1-4. PoweredUSB Interface Cable Attach the ferrite core to the PoweredUSB interface cable, and connect the cable to a Pow- eredUSB port of your PC. Recommended Cable: 30729130 POWERED USB CABLE 1X8LNL 1.2M Recommended PCI Card: PCI to 4 Port PoweredUSB Card 3-1-5. Ethernet Interface cable Attach the ferrite core to the ethernet interface cable, and connect the cable to a ethernet port of your PC. Maximum 3.5 cm Pull and cut Pull and cut Maximum 10 cm

3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration. (3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. (5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (6) Fasten the connector clasps. 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. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. Ferrite core Interface cable 5 cm (maximum) Fastener POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Parallel interface cable

3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turn off. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface ca- ble, 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 outlet. (2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (3) Tighten the connector screws. 3-2-3. USB Interface Cable Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make sure to pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration. Recommended Cable: 30729100 USB CABLE 1.8M TSP1 POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE RS-232C interface cable Ferrite core 4 cm (Maximum)

3-2-4. PoweredUSB Interface Cable (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) If connected to an AC adapter, pull the power cord plug from the outlet and then pull the plug from the power connector on the printer side. CAUTION If connecting a PoweredUSB cable, do not connect the AC adapter because this can cause a malfunction. (3) Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration. Recommended Cable : 30729130 POWERED USB CABLE 1X8LNL 1.2M (4) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (5) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. (6) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. Pull and cut Ferrite core Interface cable Maximum 3.5 mm Fastener

3-2-5. Connecting Ethernet Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. (3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. (5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. Ferrite core Ethernet cable 10 cm (maximum) Fastener

3-3. Installing the Printer Software Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on the supplied CD-ROM. The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below. • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista 32-Bit (1) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities) into the CD-ROM drive. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. (4) The dialog shown in the illustration indicates that the procedure has been completed. Click “Finish”. The dialog that appears on the screen varies with your system. This completes the installation of the printer software. A message will appear, prompting you to restart. Restart Windows. For instruction on the Windows Vista 64-Bit, refer to the software manual located in the “Documents” folders on the CD-ROM.

3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, 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 outlet. (1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable. (2) Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer. (3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. CAUTION When disconnecting the cable, take hold of the cable connector to pull it out. Releasing the lock makes it easy to disconnect the connector. Pulling the cable excessively could cause damage to the connector. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

3-5. Turning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-4. Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. When an Switch blind is affixed to the printer above the power switch, the ON/OFF marks of the power switch may be hidden. If this occurs, remove the power cord from the outlet to turn the printer OFF. Power switch POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

3-6. Switch Cover Installation It is not necessary to install the switch cover. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By install- ing the switch cover, the following become possible. • Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake. • Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch. Install the switch cover as shown in the diagram below. The power switch can be turned ON ( | ) and OFF (O) by inserting a narrow instrument (ball pen etc.) in the holes in the switch cover. CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Switch blind

3-7. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page 54 for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. CAUTION Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. (1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. (3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. (5) Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. CAUTION Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the printer. Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a chance it may carry peripheral voltage. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Peripheral drive cable Ferrite core Pull and cut 10 cm (maximum)

3-8. Attaching the Interface Cover It is not necessary to attach the interface cover. Only attach it if it is necessary for you. Attach the interface cover as shown in the illustration. (1) Place the printer as shown below. (2) Install the interface cover by aligning the tabs on the interface cover with the grooves in the printer case. (3) Place the AC cable and the interface cable in the cutout of the interface cover. Then, install the interface cover until the both ends of the interface cover click into place. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

4. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 4-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge (1) Turn off power to the printer. (2) Open the front cover by holding the finger grips on both ends of the cover and lifting it up. Important! 1. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. 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. (3) Place the ribbon cartridge in the direction shown in the figure and press it down to load it. If loading of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press down the cartridge while rotating the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow. (4) Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon. (5) Close the front cover. Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise the finger grip as shown in the figure.

(1) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover. (2) While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hollow, and pull on the leading edge of the paper toward you. CAUTION Do not pull out the end of the paper diagonally, as it will cause the paper to become jammed or skewed. (3) Push down both sides of the printer cover to close. Note: Make sure that the printer cover is securely closed. (4) If the printer cover is closed after turning on the power, the cutter operates automatically and the front end of the paper is cut. 4-2. Loading the Paper Roll 4-2-1. Using 79.5 mm Width Paper Roll Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specification. When using a paper roll with an 57.5 mm width, install the paper guide as described on the following page. Cover open lever Paper roll POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

4-2-2. Using 57.5/75.5 mm Width Paper Roll When using a paper roll with 57.5 or 75.5 mm width, install the supplied paper guide on the printer. To change the effective print width (roll paper width), change the setting at memory switch configuration Utility. For details on the setting of the memory switches, refer to the software manual located in the “Documents” folders on the CD-ROM. 1) Install the roll paper guide in the unit as illustrated below. To use a 75.5 mm width paper roll, align the roll paper guide in hole [1], and to use a 57.5 mm width paper roll, align it in hole [2]. (2) Install the roll paper guide in the unit by aligning it with the holes and grooves as illustrated below. Note: After using a paper roll with a width of 57.5 mm, do not change to a paper roll with a width of 79.5 or 75.5 mm. (This is because the printer head has deteriorated as a result of a portion of the head having been in direct contact with the platen.) After using a paper roll with a width of 75.5 mm, do not change to a paper roll with a width of 79.5 mm. for same reason. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE [1] [2] Paper guide

4-3. Loading the Slip Paper or Validation Paper Before starting printing, make sure the ribbon cassette is placed in the printer. (See “4-1. Load- ing the Ribbon Cassette” for details.) Insert the paper as follows: (1) Turn the printer power switch ON. (2) Insert the paper as illustrated below. Facing the printer, insert the paper straight, while sliding the right end of the paper against the right end of the slip paper slot. Alternatively, insert the paper straight from the top. Note: Sliding the paper diagonally can cause a paper jam. If the paper gets jammed, press the RELEASE button to remove the paper. Then, insert the paper again. (See “8-2. Removing Paper Jam” for details.) Inserting Slip Paper (3) When the printer detects a paper, it automatically feeds the paper and starts printing. (4) After completing printing, the printer will automatically release the paper. Note: Be sure to use a type of paper that matches the printer's specifications. (See “5‑2‑1. Specifications”.) Do not use paper that is curled, kinked, wrinkled, warped, or torn. Inserting Validation Paper POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE 1 2 POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE 1 2 POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

4-4. Scanning MICR Characters Insert a MICR paper as follows: (1) Turn the printer power switch ON. (2) Make sure the ERROR lamp and PAPER OUT lamp are flashing and the SLIP lamp is ON. (3) Place the paper with the MICR characters facing down as illustrated below. As you face the printer, insert the paper straight, while sliding the right end of the MICR paper against the right end of the slip paper slot. Note: Sliding the paper diagonally can cause a paper jam. If the paper gets jammed, press the RELEASE button to remove the paper. Then, insert the paper again. (See “8-2. Removing Paper Jam” for details.) (4) When the MICR paper reaches the scanning position, the ERROR lamp and PAPER OUT lamp will turn OFF. (5) After completing scanning, the printer will automatically release the paper. Note: Be sure to use a type of paper that matches the printer's specifications. (See “5-2- 1. Specifications”.) Do not use paper that is curled, kinked, wrinkled, warped, or torn. POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPEROUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

Caution Symbol This symbol is placed near the slip print head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the slip print head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. This symbol is placed near the thermal print head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the thermal print head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. This symbol is placed near the cutter. Never touch the cutter blade, as you could injure your fingers. This symbol is placed near the peripheral drive connector. Do not connect this to a telephone. WARNING 3 Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice. 3 Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. 3 Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock. 3 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 opened when replacing the paper. However, since the cutter blade is on the inside of the printer cover, be careful not to place your face or hands too close to the cutter blade. 3 During and immediately after printing, the area around the print head is very hot. Do not touch it, as you could be burned. 3 Since working on the cutter may be dangerous, be sure to turn off the printer first. CAUTION 3 We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. 3 If the voltage shown on the label on the of your printer does not match the voltage for your area, contact your dealer immediately. 3 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. 3 Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the printer. Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a chance it may carry peripheral voltage.

3 Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with your hand. 3 Do not pull the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progress or when the auto cutter is operating. 3 Do not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed. 3 If liquids, foreign objects (coins and paper clips), and so on enter the printer, turn off the printer, unplug it from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer for advice. Continued use could cause a short circuit, which may result in fire or electric shock. 3 The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged. Do not touch them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc. 3 Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element becomes soiled by being touched with your hands. Do not touch the thermal head heating element. 3 There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from static electricity. Never directly touch the IC. 3 The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be guaranteed if any paper other than that recommended is used. In particular, paper containing [Na+, K+, C1-] may drastically reduce the working life of the thermal head. Please exercise caution. 3 Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from conden- sation, etc. Notes on Using the Auto Cutter 1) To print after a cut, feed 1 mm (8-dot line) or more of paper. 2) If the cutter is not in its home position after an error, first eliminate the cause of the error; then, turn the power back ON. 3) A margin of 5 mm or more is recommended from the end of the printed area to the cutting position. 4) Do not attempt to remove the paper during a cut, as this can cause a paper jam.

5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter When consumable parts have run out, use those specified in the table below. Note: Access the following URL for the information of the recommended paper. http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm 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 or electric shock. 5-1. Thermal Paper Roll (1) Paper roll specification Thermal paper Thickness: Normal paper 65~85 µm (excluding Mitsubishi HiTec F5041) Label paper 65~150 µm (cutter is not supported) Width: 79.5±0.5 mm (57.5±0.5 mm/75.5±0.5 mm when the paper roller holder is used) Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less Take up paper roll width: 80 +0.5 -1 mm or (58 +0.5 -1 mm/76 +0.5 -1 mm when the paper roller holder is used) Core outer/inner diameter Paper type Core outer Core inner Normal paper: ø18±1 mm ø12±1 mm Label paper: ø32±1 mm ø25.4±1 mm Printed surface: Outer edge of roll Tail end handling: Do not use paste or glue to secure the roll paper or its core. Do not fold the tail end of the paper. (2) Recommended paper Manufacturer Product name Quality characteristics/Use Paper thickness (µm) Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited P220AG normal type paper 65 (thickness) HP220AB-1 high image stability paper 75 (thickness) P220AGB normal type paper, card ticket 80 (thickness) PB670 2 color paper: Red & Black 75 (thickness) PB770 2 color paper: Blue & Black 75 (thickness) Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH F5041 normal type paper 60 (thickness) Oji Paper Co., Ltd. PD150R normal type paper 75 (thickness) PD160R high image stability paper 65/75 (thickness) PD170R high image stability paper 75 (thickness) PD190R middle image stability paper 75 (thickness) PD750R 2 color paper: Red & Black 75 (thickness) PD700R 2 color paper: Blue & Black 75 (thickness)

Manufacturer Product name Quality characteristics/Use Paper thickness (µm) Nippon Paper Industries TF50KS-E2D normal type paper 65 (thickness) Kanzaki Specialty Papers Inc. (KSP) P320RB 2 color paper: Red & Black 65 (thickness) P320BB 2 color paper: Blue & Black 65 (thickness) Note: 1) Depending on the type and thickness of the paper, it may be necessary to change the settings for printing darkness. To change the darkness settings, use the printing dark- ness settings command ‘d’ n or the memory switch. Please consult the dealer for details. 2) The print density may vary depending on the type of paper roll and operating environ- ment. 3) A reader or scanner may not be able to scan a printed bar code or characters depending on the print density. Make sure that your reader or scanner is able to scan correctly beforehand. (3) Effective Print Width Paper Width (mm) Right / Left Margin (mm) Effective Print Width (mm) Number of Print Col- umns (12 × 24 Font) 79.5 ± 0.5 3.75 72 48 75.5 ± 0.5 3.75 68 45 57.5 ± 0.5 Left 2.75, Right 3.75 51 34 Left Margin Right Margin Effective Print Width Paper Width

5-2. Slip Paper 5-2-1. Specifications (1) Width: 68 ~ 230 mm (2) Length: 75 ~ 297 mm (3) No. of copies: original + 3 copies (4) Total thickness: 1 sheet 0.09 ~ 0.15 mm (up to A4 portrait) 0.09 ~ 0.20 mm (up to A6 portrait) 4 sheets 0.09 ~ 0.31 mm (5) Copy slippage: 1.5 mm or less per 15 lines (between original and bottom- most paper) (6) Adhesive: top-bound = good; right-bound = acceptable; left-bound = acceptable; bottom-bound = unacceptable Note: Be particularly careful with paper that has adhesive on the left end because it might feed diagonally. Note: 1) Do not use paper that is curled, kinked, wrinkled, warped, or torn. 2) Do not use paper that has holes in the positions shown below, and do not print on the back of paper that has low reflectance, because they can cause the paper sensor to operate improperly. 37 mm 8 mm 27 mm : Holes not allowed : Printing not allowed on pa- per with holes or reflectance below 40% Paper feed direction

3) The copying performance of the printer is greatly affected by the ambient temperature. Therefore, print under the conditions described below. Number of copies Ambient temperature Original + 3 copies 10 ~ 40°C Original + 1 copy 5 ~ 45°C 5-2-2. Printing Position The printing position is as shown in the diagram below. 5-3. AC adapter (option) AC adapter which are not specified may result in damage to the printer, fire or electric shock. Model name: PS60A-24A Input: 90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: DC24 V ±5%, 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Max.) 5 3.1 85.4 5.6 31.8 13.5 13.5 29.5 13.5 15.1 32.6 13.5 TOF sensor 15.1 29.5 1.9 28.2 69.1 16.3 First line printing Paper stop position CDF sensor Paper feed roller (rear) Paper feed roller (front) Last line printing BOF sensor Approx. 83.5 Approx. 84.3 Minimum 18.4 Paper feed direction

6. Control Panel and Other Functions 6-1. Control Panel 1 POWER Lamp (Green) Lights when the printer is online. Describes various errors in combination with other lamps. 2 ERROR Lamp (Red) Lights when the cover is open. Describes various errors in combination with other lamps. 3 PAPER OUT Lamp (Red) Describes the condition of the roll paper. Describes various errors in combination with other lamps. 4 SLIP Lamp (Green) Describes the condition of the slip paper when SLIP is selected. Describes various errors in combination with other lamps. 5 FEED Button While the printer is online, feeds the roll paper. 6 RELEASE Button Releases the slip paper. 1 POWER Lamp (Green) 2 ERROR Lamp (Red) 3 PAPER OUT Lamp (Red) 4 SLIP Lamp (Green) 5 FEED Button 6 RELEASE Button

6-2. Errors (1) Recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp PAPER OUT Lamp SLIP Lamp Recovery Conditions Thermal head high temperature detec- tion error Flashes at 0.5 second intervals. OFF OFF OFF Automatically recovered after the thermal head has cooled. Impact head high temperature detec- tion error Flashes at 0.5 second intervals. OFF OFF ON Automatically recovered after the impact head has cooled. Roll paper near-end detection ON OFF Flashes at 1 second intervals. OFF Indicates that the end of the roll paper is approaching. Recovered by loading a new paper roll and closing the rear cover. Thermal (rear) cover open error ON ON — — Recovered by closing the thermal (rear) cover. Slip (front) cover open error ON ON — — Recovered by closing the slip (front) cover. Thermal paper out or jam error ON OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals OFF Recovered by loading a paper roll or clearing the paper jam, reloading the paper roll, and closing the rear cover. Slip paper out or jam error ON OFF OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals Recovered by loading paper or clearing the paper jam, reloading the paper, and closing the rear cover. Cutter error (cutting error) OFF Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals OFF OFF Recovered when the cutter returns to its home position after the power is turned OFF and then ON. (See notes 1 and 2) Note: 1) If the cutter doesn’t return to the home position or doesn’t perform the initial move- ment, it cannot be recovered. See “8-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only)” on page 25 for details. 2) If the paper is jammed, turn the power off, clear the jammed paper, then turn the power ON.

2) Non-recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp PAPER OUT Lamp SLIP Lamp Recovery Conditions RAM error OFF Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals This is not a recoverable error. EEPROM error OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals This is not a recoverable error. Flash memory er- ror OFF Flashes at 0.5 second intervals Flashes at 0.5 second intervals Flashes at 0.5 second intervals This is not a recoverable error. Clamp error OFF Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals OFF ON This is not a recoverable error. Validation color OFF Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.125 sec- ond inter- vals ON This is not a recoverable error. Thermal head error OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals OFF OFF This is not a recoverable error. Impact head error OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals ON This is not a recoverable error. Home position er- ror OFF Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals Flashes at 0.25 sec- ond inter- vals ON This is not a recoverable error. Power voltage er- ror OFF Flashes at 0.5 second intervals Flashes at 0.5 second intervals OFF This is not a recoverable error. Note: 1) If a non recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF immediately. 2) When Power supply error occurs, there is a possibility that the power supply unit has a trouble. For other non recoverable errors, please consult the dealer for repairs.

6-3. Self-Printing 6-3-1. Test Printing • Thermal paper roll Place a paper roll on the printer. With the rear cover closed, turn the power switch ON while keeping the FEED button depressed. The printer will run a test print in the following order: version number, DIP switch settings, memory switch settings, etc. After the test print is completed, the printer will revert to the normal mode. • Slip paper With the front cover closed, turn the power switch ON while keeping the RELEASE but- ton depressed. Insert a paper into the slip slot. The printer will automatically feed the paper; then, it will run a test print. The printer will run a test print in the following order: version number, DIP switch settings, memory switch settings, etc. After completing the test print, the printer will release the paper and revert to the normal mode.

6-3-2. Hexadecimal Dump Mode Place the thermal paper roll on the printer. Open the printer cover, then turn the power on while holding the FEED button. When the cover is closed, “*** HEX DUMP PRINTING ***” is printed, and the printer enters the Hexadecimal Dump Mode. Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code. This function allows you to check if a control code sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not. The final line is not printed if its data is less than one full line. However, if the FEED button is pushed, the final line is printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to turn off the printer completely.

7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor Use the following procedure to adjust the near-end sensor so it is compatible with the size of paper roll you are using. (1) Open the rear cover. (2) Determine the diameter of the paper roll you are using and find the required setting in the table below. (3) Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object into the hole of the adjuster, and then push and slide the adjuster to the desired setting. When changing the setting, make sure that the position of the hole is aligned with the align- ment mark indicated by the arrow. (Level 1) (Level 2)

Adjustment value according to the paper you are using Paper Thickness (μm) ø12 (A) inner diameter / ø18 (B) outer di- ameter core roll paper Detected diameter (C) (mm) Remaining paper length (m) Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 65 Approx. ø23 Approx. ø26 Approx. 2.5 Approx. 4.3 85 Approx. ø23 Approx. ø26 Approx. 1.9 Approx. 3.2 Notes: 1) The adjuster is factory-set at level 1. 2) The detected diameter and remained paper length given in the table are calculated values, and there are some variances depending on the rolled state of the paper, the actual mechanism, or the printing pat- tern. 3) If thick paper is used (paper thickness 80 μm or greater), the paper roll may loosen and cause vari- ances in the detected values. Therefore, setting the adjuster to Level 2 is recommended. C C B A Paper roll core

8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 8-1. Preventing Paper Jams 8-1-1. Roll paper While placing a roll paper on the printer, do not pull out the end of the paper diagonally. Also, do not touch the roll paper while it is printing, releasing, or before completing cutting. If you hold or pull the paper with your hands while the paper is being released, it could cause the paper to jam, cut improperly, or place a line break improperly. 8-1-2. Slip paper Do not use paper that is curled, kinked, wrinkled, warped, or torn. While loading the paper, place it straight. Also, do not touch the paper while it is printing or is being released. If you hold or pull the paper with your hands while the paper is being released, it could cause the paper to jam, cut improperly, or place a line break improperly. 8-2. Removing Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, clear it as described below. 8-2-1. Roll paper (1) Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer. (2) Push the lever toward you to open the printer cover. (3) Remove the jammed paper. Note: To prevent parts such as the thermal head or the rubber roller from damage or deformation, do not forcibly pull on the paper with the printer cover closed. (4) Position the paper roll straight and close the printer cover gently. Note: 1) Make sure that the paper is positioned straight. If the printer cover is closed with the paper skewed, a paper jam may result. 2) Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides. Do not try to close it by pressing down on the centre. The cover may not lock properly. (5) Set the power switch to on to turn on power to the printer. Make sure that the ERROR LED is not lit. Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not accept any commands such as the print command, so make sure that the printer cover is locked properly.

8-2-2. Slip paper Press the RELEASE button on the control panel in order to auto-release the paper. If the paper cannot be removed by performing an auto-release, open the front cover, push the point A or B on the platen, and remove the paper. Caution Symbol This symbol is placed near the slip print head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the slip print head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. This symbol is placed near the thermal print head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the thermal print head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. This symbol is placed near the cutter. Never touch the cutter blade, as you could injure your fingers. This symbol is placed near the peripheral drive connector. Do not connect this to a telephone. B A Thermal head POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

8-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter If the auto cutter locks up or fails to cut the paper, follow the steps below. WARNING Since working on the cutter may be dangerous, be sure to turn off the printer first. (1) Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. (2) Open the front cover, and then the cutter cover. (3) Remove any jammed paper. Note: Be careful not to damage the printer while removing any jammed paper. Since the thermal print head is particularly sensitive, be sure not to touch it. (4) If the cutter is locked, insert a Philips screwdriver into the Philips screw hole on the side of the cutter, and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown on the right, in order to return the cutter to its normal position. (5) Open the rear cover, clear the paper jam, reload the paper, and close the rear cover. (6) Install the cutter cover and the front cover, and turn the power switch ON. Auto cutter Front cover Cutter cover

9. Maintenance 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 recommended to be carried out once six month or one million lines. 9-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head To remove the dark paper dust that has accumulated on the thermal head surface, wipe it clean with cotton swab (or soft cloth) dipped in alcohol (ethanol or methanol, or alcohol). Note : 1) The thermal head is easily damaged, so clean it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch it. 2) Do not attempt to clean the thermal head immediately after printing, when the thermal head is hot. 3) Beware of the risk of damaging the thermal head as a result of static electricity that may be created during cleaning. 4) Turn the power ON only after the alcohol has dried completely. 9-2. Cleaning the Rubber Roller Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off the dust that may have accumulated on the rubber roller. Rotate the platen to clean the entire surface. 9-3. Cleaning the Impact Platen Use a dry, soft cloth to gently wipe off the paper particles that may have accumulated on the surface. 9-4. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Area Clean the sensors (particularly the reflection sensors) of debris, dust, paper particles, etc.

9-5. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area Clean the paper holder of debris, dust, paper particles, glue, etc. that may have accumulated. POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE Thermal head Rubber roller

10. Specifications 10-1. General Specifications 10-1-1. Thermal Printer (1) Printing method Direct line thermal printing (thermal type) (2) Print speed Max. 2000 dots/sec. (250 mm/sec.) (normal type paper) (3) Dot density 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm (0.125 mm/dot) (4) Printing width Max. 72 mm (5) Number of print columns Max. 48 columns (12 × 24 font) Max. 64 columns (9 × 24 font) Max. 36 columns (16 × 24 kanji font) Max. 24 columns (24 × 24 kanji font) (6) Paper feed method Friction feed Feed pitch 0.125 mm (7) Paper roll Refer to chapter 5 for details on the recommended paper roll. Paper width: 79.5 ± 0.5, 75.5 ± 0.5, 57.5 ± 0.5 mm Roll diameter: ø83 mm or less (8) Noise Approx. 56 dB 10-1-2. Slip Printer (1) Print method: Serial dot impact (2) Print head: 9-pin (3) Print direction: both (4) Print speed: 4.8 columns/sec. (7 × 9 font, continuous ANK 40 columns printing) (5) Font type: (1-byte) Alphanumeric (ANK) 95 characters Expanded graphics 128 characters × 40 page International characters 32 characters (2-byte) Kanji (level 1) 3,489 characters Kanji (level 2) 3,388 characters Special symbols 83 characters 1-byte kanji 282 characters (6) Font configuration: 7 (half dot) × 9 or 5 × 9 (7) Print width: 85.4 mm (8) Print columns: 60 columns (7 × 9 font) 45 columns (5 × 9 font) (9) Paper feed method: Friction feed Feed pitch min. 0.176 mm (1/144 inch)

(10) Paper feed speed: max. 141 mm/sec. (11) Ink ribbon: Type Cartridge cassette Color Black Material Nylon #40 denier (12) Paper specifications: For details, see “5. Paper and AC Adapter”, “5.2 Slip Paper Specifications”. 10-2. Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting Modes Partial cut (leaves one uncut portion in center of paper) (2) Cutting Duty Min. 3 seconds/cut (3) Thickness of paper 0.065 ~ 0.085 mm 10-3. MICR Specifications (Slip Printer) (1) Read width: 8.1 mm (2) Read characters: ISO 1004: E-13B/CMC-7 (3) Read rate: 98% MICR character non-scannable area 10-4. External Specifications (1) External dimensions: 186 mm (width) × 296 mm (depth) × 177 mm (height) (2) Weight: 4.6 kg (without roll paper) Insertion direction Blank area 40mm 186 296 177 100 SA MPLE

10-5. Interface Specifications Selectable interface card type • Parallel: Amphenol 36 pin Conforming to IEEE 1284 (compatibility mode, nibble mode) • Serial RS-232C: D-SUB25 pin • USB: Type B • Ethernet: RJ-45 • PoweredUSB: FCI 69913-104LF (1x8 right-angle type) Type B connector: DUSB-BRA42-T11 (D2)-FA (manufacturer: DDK) Pin number Signal name Function 1 VBUS USB power pin (+5V DC) 2 D- Serial data - 3 D+ Serial data + 4 GND Signal ground PoweredUSB connector: 69913-104LF (manufacturer: FCI) Pin number Signal name Function 1 F-GND Frame ground 2 +24V +24V DC 3 GND Signal ground 4 D+ Serial data + 5 D- Serial data - 6 VBUS USB power pin (+5V DC) 7 +24V +24V DC 8 F-GND Frame ground 3 4 2 1 1 8

10-6. Electrical Characteristics (AC adapter) (1) Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (2) Output: DC 24 V ± 10% (3) Current Consumption (DC 24 V at room temperature) Standby: Approx. 0.1 A ASCII printing: Approx. average 2.2 A 100% print duty: Approx. peak 7.1 A (Solid printing): Approx. average 4.1 A Note: Continuous solid printing should be 10 seconds or less. (4) Slip printer current consumption (conditions: 24V, except when powering external equipment) Operating: Continuous ASCII printing Average approx. 1.3A Solid printing Average approx. 2.5A (Solid printing) Peak approx. 4.0A MICR scanning Average approx. 1.5A Note: When turning the power OFF and then ON again, there is a risk of a large surge cur- rent flowing into the unit. Therefore, after turning the power OFF, wait a minimum of 3 seconds before turning it back ON. (5) Power Connector Pin No. Function 1 Drive power (24 V) 2 Signal GND 3 N.C. Shell Frame ground Note: • When using a printer power supply other than the optional AC adapter (PS60A-24A series), be sure that the following cautions are observed. • Use a power supply of DC 24 V ± 5% and more than 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Min.) with SELV output and LPS or Class 2 output approved by IEC60950. • Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise. Take the appropri- ate measures to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc. 1 2 3

10-7. Environmental Requirements (1) Operating Temperature 5°C to 45°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation) (2) Transport/storage (except for paper) Temperature -20°C to 60°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation) * However, the combination of 40°C and 90% RH (no condensation) is considered the worst value regarding high temperatures and humidity. (%RH) 34°C90% RH 40°C65% RH 45°C50% RH 90 80 60 40 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Temperature (°C) Operating temperature and humidity range Relative humidity Operating environment range

10-8. Reliability Specifications 10-8-1. Thermal Printer (1) Life Mechanical: 20 million lines Head: 150 km, 150 million dots (for monochrome printing) Average printing ratio: 12.5% Recommended thermal paper: 65 µm (2) MCBF: 60 million lines The Mean Cycle Between Failure (MCBF) is defined to be the overall failure cycle, which includes random or wear failures that occur until the printer reaches its mechanical life of 20 million lines. * As the mechanical remains at 20 million lines, the MCBF of 60 million lines does not indicate its useful life. (3) Auto Cutter (Life) Paper width of 79.5 mm: 1.5 million cuttings Paper width of 75.5 or 57.5 mm: 1 million cuttings * All the reliability values indicated above are based on the use of the recommended thermal paper. No reliability can be guaranteed for the use of non-recommended thermal paper. 10-8-2. Slip Printer (1) Life Number of printing columns: 15 million lines Head: 200 million characters Ribbon: 4 million characters (7 x 9 font, continuous ASCII printing) Note: The life of the ribbon has been determined under the test conditions existing in our facilities. (2) MCBF: 37 million lines The Mean Cycle Between Failure (MCBF) is defined to be the overall failure cycle, which includes random or wear failures that occur until the printer reaches its mechanical life of 15 million lines. * As the mechanical remains at 15 million lines, the MCBF of 37 million lines does not indicate its useful life. 10-8-3. MICR Life Head: 240,000 passes

11. 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 settings. The settings will become effective when the power switch is set to on again. The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches. (1) Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. (2) Remove the screw from the DIP switch blind. Then take off the DIP switch blind, as shown in the illustration below. (3) Set the switches using a pointed tool, such as a pen or flat-blade screwdriver. (4) Replace the DIP switch blind. Then secure it with the screw. The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer.

11-1. Parallel Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation (Star Line Mode) Always ON 1-2 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Pin #31 (INIT) reset signal Valid Invalid 1-6 Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) Offline or receive buffer full Receive buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-9 Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid 1-10 Validation printing Valid Invalid DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1 Always ON Should be set to on 2-2 2-3 2-4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4 9 10 DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

11-2. RS-232C Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always ON 1-2 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-6 Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) Offline or receive buffer full Receive buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-9 Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid 1-10 Validation printing Valid Invalid DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1 Always ON Should be set to on 2-2 2-3 2-4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4 9 10 DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switch No. 3. (1) Turn off the printer and all components connected to it. (2) Remove the 2 screws. (3) Remove the serial interface board unit. (4) Change the setting of the DIP switches. (5) Replace the serial interface board unit. Then secure it with the screws. (6) Turn on the printer and all components connected to it. The factory settings of DIP switch are all on, except for switches 7 and 8. DIP-SW 3 Switch Function ON OFF 3-1 Baud Rate See table below 3-2 3-3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits 3-4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled 3-5 Parity Odd Even 3-6 Handshake DTR/DSR XON/XOFF 3-7 Should not be changed (Should be set to off) — — 3-8 Baud Rate Switch 3-1 Switch 3-2 4800BPS OFF ON 9600BPS ON ON 19200BPS ON OFF 38400BPS OFF OFF POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE DIP-SW 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF DIP-SW 3

11-3. USB/PoweredUSB Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation (Ster Line mode) Always ON 1-2 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 USB mode Printer class Vendor class 1-6 Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) Offline or receive buffer full Receive buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function *1 Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-9 Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid 1-10 Validation printing Valid Invalid *1 Automatic status back function is disabled when USB mode is Printer Class (switch 1-5 = ON). The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1~2-4 Always ON Should be set to on The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4 9 10 DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

11-4. Ethernet Interface Model ON ON OFF OFF DIP-SW 1 Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation (Ster Line mode) Always ON 1-2 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-6 Handshaking conditions (conditions for BUSY) Offline or receive buffer full Receive buffer full 1-7 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-9 Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid 1-10 Validation printing Valid Invalid The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1~2-4 Always ON Should be set to on The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4 9 10 DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

■ Initializing Settings Set the push switch as described below to initialize the setting information. Push the switch for one to five seconds while running under normal operating mode. The green and red LEDs will flash with a regular pattern. After that, push the switch once again in that state to turn OFF both of the red and green LEDs. This will return the settings of the interface board to their default, or ex-factory, set- tings. After the interface board has been initialized, the printer will automatically reboot itself. ■ LED Display Green : Lights when other party connection is recognized as 100BASE-TX. Red : Lights when packets are received. Push Switch LED

12. Parallel Interface The two-way parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 compatibility mode and nibble mode. Contact your dealer for details. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode Pin No. Direction Compatibility Mode Signal Name Nibble Mode Signal Name 1 In nStrobe Host Clock 2 In/Out Data0 Data0 3 In/Out Data1 Data1 4 In/Out Data2 Data2 5 In/Out Data3 Data3 6 In/Out Data4 Data4 7 In/Out Data5 Data5 8 In/Out Data6 Data6 9 In/Out Data7 Data7 10 Out nAck PtrClk 11 Out Busy PtrBusy/Data3,7 12 Out PError AckDataReq/Data2,6 13 Out Select Xflag/Data1,5 14 — HostBusy 15 — — 16 Signal GND Signal GND 17 Frame GND Flame GND 18 OUT +5 V +5 V 19~30 Twisted Pair Return Twisted Pair Return 31 In nInit nInit 32 Out nFault nDataAvail/Data0,4 33 External GND — 34 In Compulsion status — 35 — — 36 In nSelectIn 1284Active Note: 1) The prefix “n” on the signal name refers to low active signals. If the host does not have any one of the signal lines listed above, two-way communication fails. 2) For interfacing, signal lines should always use twisted pair cables with the return sides connected to the signal ground level. (1 9 ) (1 ) (3 6 ) (1 8 ) Parallel interface connector (printer side) This connector mates with an Amphenol 57-30360 connector

13. RS-232C Serial Interface 13-1. Interface Specifications (1) Data transmission method: Asynchronous serial interface (2) Baud rate: Selectable from 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps (Refer to “11. DIP Switch Setting”.) (3) Word length Start bit: 1 bit Data bit: 7 or 8 bits (selectable.) Parity bit: Odd, even or none (selectable.) Stop bit: 1 bit length (4) Signal polarity RS-232C MARK: Logic “1” (–3 V to –15 V) SPACE: Logic “0” (+3 V to +15 V) A: Start bit B: Data bit C: Parity bit D: Stop bit A B C D b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 (b7) MARK “1” SPACE “0”

13-2. RS-232C Connector Pin No. Signal name Direction Function 1 F-GND — Frame ground 2 TXD OUT Transmission data 3 RXD IN Receive data 4 RTS OUT Always SPACE 5 N/C Not used. 6 DSR IN Not used. 7 S-GND — Signal ground 8~19 N/C Not used. 20 DTR OUT A) DTR/DSR communication mode Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or disabled. Space: Receive enabled Mark: Receive disabled B) X-ON/X-OFF communication mode Always space, except during following condi- tions: • Period between reset and communication ena- bled • During self printing 21~24 N/C Not used. 25 INIT IN When DIP Switch 3-8 = OFF; Status of this signal is not checked. When DIP Switch 3-8 = ON; This is an externally reset signal. A space above 1 ms pulse width engages reset. 13 25 1 14 D-sub 25 Pin

13-3. Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections. Note: Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 FG FG TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR 20 25 7 SG DTR INIT 3 2 7 8 6 5 1 4 TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR Printer side Host side 25 pin 9 pin

14. USB and Ethernet 14-1. USB/PoweredUSB 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) Connector: USB: USB Up-Stream Port Connector (USB Type-B) PoweredUSB: 1 × 8 right-angle type 14-2. Ethernet Interface Specifications (1) General Specification: Conforms to IEEE802.3 (2) Communication Media: 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX (3) Communication Speed: 10/100 Mbps (4) Protocol: TCP/IP (5) TCP/IP detail: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, LPR, #9100, FTP, HTTP, TELNET, TFTP (6) Connector: RJ-45 (8-pin modular) Note: Factory-set login password for administrator One of the following protocols may be used for changing the settings on this product: HTTP (web), TELNET, or FTP. To do so, it is necessary to log in using an adminis- trator account for the product. Use the following administrator account information on HTTP (web), TELNET, or FTP. Administrator account name: “root” (required) Password: “public” (required) The password may be changed after logging in.

15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit Peripheral unit drive circuit connector only connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect it to a telephone. Use cables which meet the following specifications. Peripheral Drive Connector User side Printer side Peripheral drive connector 1 6 Wire lead Modular plug: MOLEX 90075-0007, AMP641337, or BURNDY B-66-4 Shield 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 Drive circuit The recommended drive unit is shown below. 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 F.G D1 D2 TR1 TR2 TR3 R2 +24 V 7824 R1 Vcc M-GND M-GND L1 L2 6-P Modular jack connector With shield Peripheral unit Peripheral unit 2 Compulsion switch Frame ground R3 4.7 kΩ 1/4 W POWER ERROR PAPER OUT SLIP FEED RELEASE

Drive Output: 24 V, Max. 1.0 A TR1, TR2: Transistor 2SD 1866 or equiva- lent R1=10 kW R2=33 kW Reference 2SD 1866 Circuit Configuration Notes: 1) Peripheral units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously. To drive them continuously, set the duty cycle ratio to 20% or less. 2) The status of the compulsion switch can be known from the status command. Refer to the separate Programmer's Manual for details. 3) Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24W. 4) Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Average Rectified Current Io = 1A 5) Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Collector current IC = 2.0 A R3 = 3.5 kΩ R4 = 300 Ω

16. Memory Switch Settings Each memory switch is stored in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory switches, please consult the dealer. The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches. Memory Switch Hexadecimal Code 0 0000 1 0000 2 0000 3 0000 4 0000 5 0000 (without MICR reader) 0001 (with MICR reader) 6 0000 7 0000 8 0000 9 0000 WARNING Changing the memory switch settings can cause the printer to fail to operate correctly.

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