Hardware Manual
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation ..........................................................................1 1-1.Unpacking ...........................................................................................1 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature ......................................................2 3. Setup ...............................................................................................................5 3-1.Connecting the USB Cable to the Printer ..................
1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. USB cable Switch blind Power cord Paper roll holder Screws Ferrite core Rubber foots CD-ROM Holder plate Setup sheet Printer Roll paper Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part.
2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Auto Cutter Model Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Power switch Used to turn on/off power to the printer. Control panel Features LED indicators to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Interface connector For connection to a host computer. Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc.
Tear Bar Model Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Power switch Control panel Used to turn on/off power to the printer. Features LED indicators to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. 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.
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. ✓ Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. ✓ The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. ✓ Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two.
3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the USB Cable to the Printer Affix the ferrite core onto the USB interface cable and pass the cable through the cable support as shown. Then, connect the USB interface cable to the printer. Note: The dialog shown below may appear on your PC screen if your PC is running Windows 98 or Me, and if you turn ON the power of the printer for the first time while the PC and the printer are connected with the USB cable.
3-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. The following describes how to install the ferrite core and make the actual connection. See “Modular plug” on page 24 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.
3-3. Loading the Roll Paper 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 roll holder as described on the following page. Cover open lever Roll paper 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.
Note: When using a paper roll with an 57.5 mm width, install the paper roll holder in the groove in the printer. If a paper roll with a 57.5 mm width has been used, a paper roll with a 79.5 mm width cannot be used. (Changing from the smaller roll to a larger roll will cause part of the print head to rub against the platen and deteriorate.) Paper roll holder 3) Push down both sides of the printer cover to close. Note: Make sure that the printer cover is securely closed.
WARNING • 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.
3-4. Connecting the USB Cable to the PC Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. Note: The dialog shown below may appear on your PC screen if your PC is running Windows 98 or Me, and if you turn ON the power of the printer for the first time while the PC and the printer are connected with the USB cable. In this case, refer to the software manual on the CD-ROM, in the following directory: Documents folder. 3-5.
3-6. Connecting the Power Cord Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, 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) Check the label on the back or bottom of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of the AC outlet. Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet.
3-7. Turning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-6. (1) Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch 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.
4. Attaching the Accessories 4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate (1) Attach the holding plate to the printer. Then tighten the two screws that were supplied to secure it in place. (2) Position the printer over the wall bracket and then slide it downward to set it in place. The printer is fixed in place by interlocking the hook on the plate attached to the bottom of the printer with the hook connector on the bracket. It is not necessary to secure it further with screws.
4-2. Attaching the Rubber Feet (1) Attach the four rubber feet in the positions shown in the figure. Ensure that any soiling has been completely wiped off before attaching the rubber feet. (2) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover. (3) Insert the roll paper as shown.
4-3. Switch Blind Installation It is not necessary to install the switch blind. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By installing the switch blind, 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 blind 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 blind.
5. Termal Roll Paper Specification When consumable parts have run out, use those specified below. (1) Roll paper specification Thermal paper Thickness: 65~85 µm (excluding Mitsubishi HiTec F5041) Width: 79.5±0.5 mm (57.5±0.5 mm when the paper roller holder is used) Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less +0.5 -1 mm or (58 -1 mm when the Take up paper roll width: 80 +0.
6. Control Panel and Other Functions 6-1. Control Panel 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON. 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) Indicates various errors in combination with POWER lamp. 3 FEED button 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) 3 FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper. 6-2. Errors 1) Automatically recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp Recovery Conditions Head high temperature detection Flashes at 0.
2) Non-recoverable errors Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp Recovery Conditions Head thermistor error Flashes at 0.5second intervals Flashes at 0.5second intervals Non-recoverable Board thermistor error Flashes at 2second intervals Flashes at 2second intervals Non-recoverable VM voltage error Off Flashes at 1second intervals Non-recoverable VCC voltage error Flashes at 1second intervals Flashes at 1second intervals Non-recoverable EEPROM error Flashes at 0.
6-3. Self-Printing Test Printing Turn the power ON while holding the FEED button depressed. The printer will run a test print according to the Ver. No., DIP switch settings, and character order. After the printer starts printing, release your hand from the FEED button. After self-printing is completed, the printer will start in the normal mode.
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, clear it as described below. (1) Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer. (2) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover.
7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only) 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) Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer. (2) Remove the front cover to reveal the auto cutter. (3) Remove any jammed paper. Note: Be careful not to damage the printer while removing any jammed paper.
(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 printer cover, remove any jammed paper, and then reinstall the paper roll. (6) Install the front cover, and then set the power switch to ON.
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 recommended to be carried out once six month or one million lines. 8-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head To remove blackish dust collected on the surface of the thermal head, wipe it with Isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
9. Periheral 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.
Notes: 1. Pin 1 must be shield drain wire connected to peripheral device frame ground. 2. It is not possible to drive two drives simultaneously. 3. The peripheral drive duty must satisfy the following: ON time / (ON time + OFF time) 0.2 4. Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24Ω. 5. Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Average Rectified Current Io = 1A 6.
10. Specifications 10-1.General Specifications (6) Overall dimension (7) Weight (8) Noise Approx. Direct line thermal printing Max. 1000 dots/sec. (125 mm/sec.) 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm (0.125 mm/dot) Max. 72 mm Refer to chapter 5 for details on the recommended roll paper. Paper width:79.5±0.5 mm (57.5±0.5 mm when the paper roll holder is used) Roll diameter: ø83 mm or less 142 (W) × 204 (D) × 132 (H) mm Auto cutter model : 1.72 kg (without roll paper) Tear bar model : 1.
10-2.Auto Cutter Specifications (1) Cutting frequency (2) Thickness of paper Max. 20 cuts per minute 65~85 µm 10-3.Interface (1) Specifications USB 2.0 full speed Printer class and vendor class compatible Type B (2) Connector 10-4.Electrical Characteristics (1) Input Voltage 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (2) Current Consumption Operating: Approx. 40 W (at ASCII printing) Stand-by: Approx. 3 W 10-5.
10-6.Reliability 1) Life Mechanical: Head: Auto cutter: 20 million lines 100 million pulses, 100 km (±15% max. average head resistance fluctuation) For 2-color printing, 50 million pulses, 50 km (±15% max. average head resistance fluctuation) 1 million cuttings (provided the paper thickness is between 65 and 85 µm) Average printing ratio: 12.
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