Samsung STP-102P User manual

Warning - U.S
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 interface when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and uses 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.
Notice - Canada
This Apparatus complies with class "A" limits for radio interference as specified in
the Canadian department of communications radio interference regulations.
Introduction
The STP-102S and STP-102P Roll Printer is designed for use with electric instruments
such as system ECR, POS, banking equipment peripheral equipment, etc
.
The main features of the printer are as follows:
1. High speed printing
2. Low noise thermal printing.
3. RS-232 serial interface (STP-102S). Parallel interface (STP-102P).
4. The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing.
5. Different print densities can be selected by DIP switches.
Please be sure to read the instruction in this manual carefully before using your
new STP-102S and STP-102P.
NOTE
The socket-outlet shall be near the equipment and it shall be easy
accessible.
STP-102S / STP-102P
Operator's Manual
DATE: July. 2001
MANUAL REVISION 2.0
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
POWER ERROR FEED ON LINE
ELECTRO- MECHANI CS

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Chapter 1. Unpacking
1-1. Checking the contents of the Printer
1-2. Locating the Printer
1-3. Printer Part names
1-4. Operating Control Panel
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Table of Contents
Chapter 2. Connecting the cable
2-1. Connecting the AC adapter to your printer
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Chapter 3. Installing the Paper Roll 10
Chapter 4. Setting the DIP Switching 11
2-2. Connecting the Printer to your computer 8
Chapter 5. Running the Self Test 13
Chapter 6. Code Table 14
Chapter 7. Functions 21
Chapter 8. Control Commands 23
APPENDIX A - Connectors
- Serial Type (STP-102S)
- Parallel Type (STP-102P)
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APPENDIX B - Specification 34
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Chapter 1. Unpacking
1-1. Checking the contents of the Printer.
The items illustrated below are included with your printer.
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer for assistance.
1-2. Locating the Printer.
Avoid location in direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Avoid or storing the printer in the place subject to excessive moisture.
Do not use or store, horizontal surface for the printer. Avoid places subject to
intense vibration or shock.
Make sure that there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily.
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Roll paper
Adaptor
Power cord
Cable
Printer

1-3. Printer Part Names
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(1) Cover top
(2) Case top
(3) Case bottom
(4) Control panel
(5) Roller
(6) Power switch
(7) Interface connector (male)
(8) DC Jack
(9) Interface connector (female)
(10) Roll paper
(11) Detector switch
POWER ERROR FEED ON LINE
(1)
FEED ON LINE
(4) (3)
(2)
(5)
(10)
(11)
POWER ERROR
Control Panel
Rear View
Rear View
STP-102S STP-102P
Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also press the FEED
button continuously to feed paper continuously.
Feed button is valid when ON LINE button is off.
1-4. Operating Control Panel
The control panel has two buttons and two lights.
The control panel buttons perform paper feeding and on line function.
Press the ON LINE button to ready to receive data from the computer.
ON LINE
FEED
Buttons
1) The error LED blinks fast when paper is out.
2) The error LED blinks when the Near End Sensor triggered.
The control panel lights provide information on printer conditions.
The POWER light is on when the printer power is on.
POWER(green)
ERROR(red)
Indicator lights
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(6) (7) (8) (9)

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Cable
2-1. Connecting the AC adapter to your printer
When the printer is used, use te optional AC adapter, AP-1611-UV for your printer.
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Using an incorrect power supply may cause fire or electrical.
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When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, make sure that
the power supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet ; otherwise you may damage
the power supply or the printer
1. Make sure that the printer's power switch is turned off, and that the power supply's
power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2. Check the label on the power supply to make sure that the requird voltage matches
that of your electrical outlet.
3. Plug the power supply's DC cable connector into the printer's power connector as
shown below.
4. Plug the AC adapter's power cord into an electrical outlet.
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STP-102S / STP-102P
2-2. Connecting the printer to your Computer
STP-102S
You need an appropriate serial interface cable to connect your computer to the
printer's built-in interface.
1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off :
then plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector.
2. Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer
25 Pin Male Type
NOTE
To remove the DC cable connector grasp the connector at the arrow and
pull it straight out. Make sure that the main unit's power cord is unplugged
before you disconnect the DC cable connector.

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NOTE
The printer must be turned off before installing the paper roll.
Chapter 3. Installing the Paper Roll
Use a paper roll that matches the specifications.
1. Open the printer cover and remove the used paper roll core if there is one.
2. Insert the paper roll as shown below.
3. Pull out the paper roll until the paper comes out from the top of the printer. Then
close the printer cover.
4. Turn on the Printer.
2-2. Connecting the printer to your Computer
STP-102P
You need an appropriate serial interface cable to connect your computer to the
printer's built-in interface.
1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off :
then plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector.
2. Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer
25 Pin Female Type
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DIP switch functions
BPS
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
D/W1
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
D/W2
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
S/W3
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Dip Switch
No.
1
2
3
Function
Density
Handshaking
Reserved
Language
Reserved
ON OFF
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6
7
8
4Normal
DTR/DSR
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Korean
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Dark
Xon/Xoff
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Engish
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Chapter 4. Setting the DIP Switches
Turn off the printer while setting the DIP switch to prevent an electrical short, which can
damage the printer.
You can change your interface and printer density settings by changing the DIP switch
setting.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. There are a switch. Notice that ON is marked on each set of switches.
Use tweezers or another narrow tool to move the switches.
3. Use the following tables to set the DIP switches.
CAUTION
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NOTE
Dip Switch 7 must be always set to ON condition.

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Chapter 6. Code Table
The following pages show the character code tables. To find the character
corresponding to a hexadecimal number, count across the top of the table for the
For example, 4A=J.
1. Self-test printing
1) Starting the self test
To start printing the self-test on a paper roll, hold down the PAPER FEED
button and turn on the printer with the cover closed. The self-test prints the
current printer settings, which provide the following information :
- control software version
- dip switch state
2) Standby state
After printing the current printer status, the printer prints the message
"Please press the FEED BUTTON.". The LED indicator blinks and the
printer enter the test printing standby state.
Press the FEED BUTTON to start test printing.
2. Ending the self-test
After a number of lines are printed, the printer indicates the end of the
self-test by printing " ** TEST COMPLETED ** ".
If the self-test is completed, then you must reboot your printer.
Followings are the self-test results with STP-102S and STP-102P.
Chapter 5. Running the Self-test

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