TSP100LAN Hardware Manual
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation.................................................................................................................... 1 1-1. Unpacking................................................................................................................................................. 1 1-2. Choosing a place for the printer............................................................................................................ 2 2.
1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. LAN cable Switch cover Power cord Paper roll holder Screws Rubber feet CD-ROM Holder plate Installation 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.
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. 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.
2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature 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. Ethernet connector Peripheral drive connector Power connector For connection to a host computer using a Ethernet cable.
3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the Printer (1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Connect the ethernet cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.
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 25 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 Paper Roll 3-3-1. 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 roll holder as described on the following page. 1) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer cover. Cover open lever 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.
3-3-2. Using 57.5 mm Width Paper Roll When using a paper roll with 57.5 mm width, install the supplied paper guide on the printer. To change the effective print width (roll paper width), change the setting of the Print Width in the Configuration. For details on the setting of the Print Width, refer to the software manual located in the “Documents” folders on the CD-ROM. 1 Insert the paper guide along the groove in the unit as shown.
WARNING 1) Do not touch the cutter blade. • There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress. • The printer cover can be 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.
CAUTION 1) Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with your hand. 2) Do not push the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progress or when the auto cutter is operating. 3) Do not push out paper while the printer cover is closed. 4) The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged. Do not touch them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc.
3-4. Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the PC Connect the ethernet cable to a Ethernet port of your router (or hub or switch).
3-5. 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.
3-6. 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 The following accessories are necessary when mounting the printer to a wall. • Holder plate The following accessories are necessary when positioning the printer vertically. • Rubber feet The following accessories do not necessarily have to be attached. Attach them if necessary. • Switch cover 4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate • The holder plate is attached to the printer using the included screws and is hooked onto screws that are installed into the wall.
(1) Attach the holding plate to the printer. Then tighten the two screws that were supplied to secure it in place. 2 to 3 mm ø7 or more ø4 (2) Position the printer over the screws, etc., on the wall and then slide it downward to set it in place. After setting the printer in place, check the screws on the wall again to make sure that they are able to support the printer’s weight. CAUTION • The printer’s weight is approximately 2.4 kg when the largest diameter roll paper is loaded.
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 Cover Installation It is not necessary to install the switch cover. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By installing 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.
5. Thermal Roll Paper Specification When consumable parts have run out, use those specified below. 5-1. Roll paper specification Thermal paper Thickness: 57~85 µm Note: When using thin paper with a thickness of less than 65 μm, only the F5041 (Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH),TF50KS-E2D (Nippon Paper Industries) and P300/P310 (KSP) paper types are recommended. Width: 79.5±0.5 mm (57.5±0.
6. Control Panel and Other Functions 6-1. Control Panel 1 READY 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 Press the FEED button to feed roll paper. 3 FEED button 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) 1 READY lamp (Green LED) 6-2. Errors 1) Automatically recoverable errors Error Description Head high temperature detection Board high temperature detection READY Lamp Flashes at 0.
3) Paper cut error Error Description Paper cut error READY Lamp Off ERROR Lamp Flashes at 0.125-second intervals Recovery Conditions Recovered by turning the power OFF, eliminating the cause of the error such as jammed paper, returning the cutter to its home position, and turning the power ON (see 7-3). Note: If the cutter does not return to its home position or does not perform the initial movement, it will result in a non-recoverable error.
6-3. Self-Printing Test Printing Turn the power ON while holding the FEED button depressed. Test printing is performed. The version number, the switch settings and the network informations are printed. 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 lever toward you to open the printer cover. (3) Remove the jammed paper.
Thermal head 7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only) If the auto cutter locks up, set the power switch to OFF to turn off the printer, and then set the power switch to ON to turn the printer back on. A typical locked cutter will be restored when you restart the printer. If restarting the printer does not release the locked cutter, follow the steps below. WARNING Since working on the cutter may be dangerous, be sure to turn off the printer first.
(4) Insert a Philips screwdriver into the manual operation hole on the side of the cutter, and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown on the right until the rear cover is opened. (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.
9. 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.
Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pin 1 must be shield drain wire connected to peripheral device frame ground. It is not possible to drive two drives simultaneously. The peripheral drive duty must satisfy the following: ON time / (ON time + OFF time) 0.2 Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24 Ω.
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 : 1.74 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. Ethernet Interface (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) General Specification Communication Media Communication Speed Protocol TCP/IP detail (6) Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4-5 6 7-8 Conforms to IEEE802.3 / Conforms to IEEE802.
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10-6. Reliability 1) Life Mechanical : 20 million lines Head : 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) Auto cutter : 1 million cuttings (provided the paper thickness is between 65 and 85 µm) Average printing ratio : Recommended thermal paper : 12.
11. DIP Switch Settings There are DIP switches located on the bottom of the printer and various settings can be performed as shown in the following table. When changing the settings, use the following procedure. (1) Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cable plug from the AC outlet. (2) Remove the screw, and then remove the DIP switch cover on the bottom of the printer. DIP switch1 OFF ON 1 2 3 4 (3) Use a tool with a narrow tip to change the DIP switch settings.
(*2) Sets the timeout time when getting the address from a DHCP server. The factory default setting (when set to ON) is 20 seconds. When set to on, there is no timeout. If this product is connected directly to an intelligent switch or intelligent hub, the physical link may take some time to become established. As a result, a timeout will occur while waiting to get the DHCP address, and it will fail to get the IP address. In such cases, set DIPSW1-3 = OFF to have no IP address acquisition timeout.
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