Seiko SII RP-E10 Series User manual

USER'S GUIDE
Thermal Printer
RP-E10 SERIES
Read this user's guide carefully before using the printer.
Keep this user's guide in a place where it can be accessed quickly.

RP-E10 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER USER'S GUIDE
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limited to typographical, arithmetic, and listing errors.
This product is developed as a product for industrial equipment use.
is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
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Applicable EC Directive and Standards
Product: Thermal Printer RP-E10 (with AC adapter PW-E2427-W1)
Directive: Title
2014/30/EU EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2014/35/EU EC Low Voltage Directive (with AC adapter only)
2011/65/EU (Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 55032
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950-1 (with AC adapter only)
EN 50581
Product: AC adapter PW-E2427-W1
Directive: Title
2014/30/EU EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2014/35/EU EC Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU (Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 55032
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950-1
EN 50581

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance 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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 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.
Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to handle RP-E10 thermal printer (hereinafter referred to as the printer), AC
adapter, AC cable, and other accessories.
Read through the "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" carefully before
using the products, and handle them safely and properly.
Keep this manual in a place where it can be accessed quickly.
See the "RP-E10 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for more detailed function
and specifications on the printer.
This manual consists of the following sections.
1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................1
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................2
3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................5
4. PREPARATION..............................................................................................................8
5. IDENTIFYING THE MODEL TYPE .............................................................................10
6. EACH PART OF PRINTER..........................................................................................11
7. POWER CONNECTION..............................................................................................15
8. THERMAL PAPER SETTING......................................................................................16
9. ADJUSTMENT OF REMAINING THERMAL PAPER..................................................19
10. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PAPER JAM...................................................21
11. TEST PRINT................................................................................................................23
12. FUNCTION SETTINGS ...............................................................................................24
13. CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE.....................................................................25
14. SETTINGS WHEN USING 58mm PAPER WIDTH.....................................................28
15. INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................29
16. PRINTER MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................34
17. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................35
18. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................36
19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS...........................................................39

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this SAFETY PRECATIONS, the following symbols are used to ensure safe and proper use of
products and prevent from damaging devices.
WARNING Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in minor personal injury or property damage.
About symbols
The symbol indicates information which you should pay attention to (including
danger and warnings).
The symbol indicates information about prohibited procedures.
indicates "Disassembly is prohibited."
The symbol indicates information about obligated or instructed procedures.
indicates "Unplug the power plug from an outlet."

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Never attempt the followings. Failure to follow the instructions leads to fire, electric shock, or accident.
Do not insert any foreign objects such as a piece of metal or any liquid into the products.
Do not touch the metal parts of the terminal, AC plug, and DC plug.
To avoid short circuits, prevent terminals of the products, AC plug, and DC plug from touching
any conductor such as metal.
Ta k e care not to spill liquid on the products.
Do not touch the products with wet hands.
Do not disassemble or reconstruct the products.
Use the printer only with specified AC adapter and AC cable.
Do not use an AC adapter at a voltage other than specified.
Keep the AC plug and the DC plug away from dust and metal objects.
Make sure the AC plug and DC plug are securely plugged in when using the products.
Do not damage the AC cable, AC plug and DC plug.
Do not bend, pull or twist the AC cable forcibly or place heavy stuff on it.
Be sure to observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to fire, electric
shock, or accident.
Be sure to use only in countries where the products meet the law and the regulations.
Using non-compliant products may endanger the safety of products or be considered against
law and regulations.
Be sure to hold the plug when unplugging AC cable from an outlet.

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Procedures to take when in trouble
Follow the instructions in the following cases. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to fire, electric
shock, and accident.
Turn off the printer and unplug the AC plug from an outlet in any of the following cases with
the products:
◆Abnormal status continues.
◆The printer is giving off smoke, an unusual smell, excessive heat, or an unusual noise.
◆A piece of metal, water or other foreign objects get into the printer.
◆The case is broken.
When AC cable is damaged, unplug the AC plug from an outlet. Do not use a damaged AC
cable.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead fire, electric shock, or
accident.
Turn off the printer and unplug the AC plug from an outlet when not in use for a long time or
before maintenance.
Do not use or store the products in the following locations:
◆Locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature
◆Locations exposed to high humidity, a lot of dust, and liquid
◆Locations subject to strong vibration or unstable locations
Do not cover the products with cloth when in use.
Do not touch the thermal head immediately after printing because it gets hot. Be sure to allow
it to cool down before cleaning a paper jam or cleaning its head.
The auto cutter printer has an exposed cutter blade in the paper outlet. Do not insert fingers
into printer.
Avoid touching the exposed blade while the printer cover is open.
Keep loose objects such as long hair away from the printer while the printer operates. When
they fall into the printer, it may cause personal injury or damage the printer.

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3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of the following precautions and use the products properly in order to deliver and maintain the
full performance of the products.
Using the Products
◆Be careful not to drop or bump the products on a hard surface.
◆DO NOT install the products in direct sunlight.
◆Be careful about the ambient temperature and humidity.
Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:
• Range of the temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
• Range of the humidity: 10%RH to 90%RH
Refer to “RP-E10 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE” for the certifiable
humidity range at each temperature.
◆DO NOT install the products near devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields such as a copy
machine motor.
◆DO NOT install the products in a location that is subject corrosive gas, siloxane and so on.
◆DO NOT connect the AC adapter or the AC cable to the same outlet with devices that generate noise.
◆DO NOT open the paper cover during printing or cutting.
◆DO NOT connect or disconnect the interface cable during printing or transmission. DO NOT touch the
plug of the interface cable during printing.
◆Turn off the printer when not in use.
In addition, when the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC plug from an outlet, and set
thermal paper to protect the platen.
◆Clean the products’ case using soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use alcohol or other solvent.
◆Before using, always clean the terminals using a dry, soft and lint-free cloth. When the terminals are
dirty, it may cause contact failure.
◆DO NOT touch the thermal head directly. Doing so may result in poor quality due to the dirt or damage
by the static electricity.
◆DO NOT use the thermal head with it is wet. Doing so may damage the printer.
◆When cleaning the thermal head, wipe the thermal head with a cotton swab or other soft material.
◆The AC adapter may get hot when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
◆Using the printer under low temperature environment or printing at a high print rate might cause
unclear printing or generate loud sound. This is not a failure in the printer, but an inherent paper
phenomenon.
◆When handling the printer, be aware of static electricity. When the static electricity is discharged, this
could cause a USB communication failure. When this problem occurs, disconnect the USB plug that is
connected to the host device and wait a few seconds before connecting it again.
◆DO NOT print without the thermal paper.
◆DO NOT drop or insert any foreign objects such as clips, pins, and screws into the internal parts or slot
of the products.
◆DO NOT drop any liquid or spray a solvent to the products.
◆NEVER use sharp object such as pen tip to push the switch on the operation panel.

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◆DO NOT use thermal papers taped together.
◆NEVER pull out the thermal paper when the thermal paper is set.
◆Make sure not to injure your body or other objects by the plate edge.
◆Unplug the AC plug from an outlet when something goes wrong with the printer.
◆NEVER disassemble the printer without a serviceman.
◆Be careful not to get your fingers or hands caught in the printer when opening or closing the paper
cover.
◆In order to ensure the function and the safety of the product, be sure to observe the installation
direction.
◆DO NOT connect the RJ connector to a phone line. It should be used as the drawer kick connector.
◆NEVER connect a USB cable to the RJ connector.
◆As the plated sheet steel is used in the printer, the edge face might rust.
◆When moving the printer from the installation site, hold the printer tightly with both hands, then lift it
upward slowly to leave the rubber feet from the installation surface. Lifting it rapidly or moving it
horizontally may peel the entire rubber feet, peel their surfaces, or damage the outer case.
Thermal Paper Handling
◆Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, and dark place.
◆DO NOT rub the thermal paper with hard objects.
◆DO NOT leave the thermal paper near organic solvents.
◆DO NOT allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the thermal paper for long periods.
◆DO NOT stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying.
◆DO NOT use chemical glue.
◆Always use the specified thermal paper. See "19 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS" for
details.
Precautions on Discarding
When discarding used products, discard them according to the disposal regulations and rules of each
respective district.

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Notations
The following 2 types of notations are used throughout this manual to denote operating precautions and
items to remember besides the symbols shown in "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS":
NOTE
◆Operation Precautions
This box contains items that may lead to a malfunction or to a deterioration of performance when not
followed.
HINT
Items to Remember
This box contains helpful hints to remember when using the products.

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4. PREPARATION
Make sure that the printer and its accessories are contained.
Printer (Top paper eject model)
Printer (Front paper eject model)
Safety Precautions
Sample Thermal Paper
58 mm Paper Width
Partition Plate
58 mm Paper Width
Spacer Plate
Quick Start Guide

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Models including the AC adapter, AC cable, and interface cable are also available.
Keep the package and packing materials for future transportation or long-term storage.
The available accessories are shown below.
See "18 SPECIFICATIONS" and "19 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to
purchase our specified products listed on these references.
See "5. IDENTIFYING THE MODEL TYPE" for the models which include accessories.
AC cable
(the figure shows CB-US05-20A)
AC adapter
Wall mounting kit
USB cable Powered USB cable
Back plate
Serialcable

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5. IDENTIFYING THE MODEL TYPE
The printer model is identified as follows:
RP-E10-K3FJ1-U1C3
Direction of paper eject
0: From the top
1: From the front
Case color
W: White
K: Black
Interface
S: Serial
U: USB
E: Ethernet
1: USB + Serial*
Optional cable included
Contact us for details.
*: Serial with power supply pins.
When the printer is incorporated into your equipment and then supplied electric power from the
equipment, follow the rated value of input voltage for RP-E10 described in the specifications of "18
SPECIFICATIONS", and "2.3 POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS" in "RP-E10 SERIES THERMAL
PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE".
When using a power supply other than the specified AC adapter, use a power supply at your own risk
under the safety standard and EMC regulations.

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6. EACH PART OF PRINTER
1
25
3
6
4
Top paper eject model
12
789
11
10
13

12
6
4
3
5
2
1
11 10
13
12
7
8
9
Front paper eject model
15
15 17 16 14
USBmodel
15
Ethernet modelUSB+ Serial modelSerial model

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1 POWER Switch
The POWER Switch turns on or off the printer.
The LED lights when turning on the printer. To turn
the off the printer, hold down the switch for longer
than 3 seconds.
2 FEED Switch
The FEED Switch operates paper feed. When
holding down the switch for a few seconds, the
printer feeds the thermal paper continuously for
the period of held.
3 LED
The LED lights when turning on the printer. See
"LED Display" on the next page for details.
4 Paper outlet
Thermal paper is ejected from here. The cutter is
attached.
5 Release lever
The lever is used to open the paper cover to set
the thermal paper. It is also used to open the
paper cover when a paper jam occurs.
6 Paper cover
The platen is released from the thermal paper
when opening this cover. Open this cover to
replace the thermal paper or to clean the thermal
head.
7 Paper holder
The paper holder holds the thermal paper.
8 Paper-near-end sensor
The paper-near-end sensor detects remaining
paper amount to replace the thermal paper.
9 Paper-near-end sensor setting lever
The lever sets the value to detect the remaining
amount of the thermal paper.
10 Thermal head
The thermal head prints data on the thermal
paper. DO NOT touch the thermal head
immediately after printing because it may get hot.
11 Paper sensor
The sensor detects thermal paper presence.
12 Platen
The platen brings the thermal paper into contact
with the thermal head. The platen is turned to feed
the paper.
13 Cutter
The cutter cuts the thermal paper automatically
after printing. Avoid touching the exposed blade
while the printer cover is open.
14 Power connector
The AC adapter is connected here.
15 Interface connector
The interface cable is connected here.
16 Drawer kick connector
The connector is for connecting the drawer.
Do not connect a phone line.
17 Wire clip
The communication cable can be fixed to prevent
it from being unplugged.

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LED Display
Printer Status LED (Color) LED
(Lighting Pattern)
Power off - Off
Power on (print-ready) Blue
*1
On
*1
Printing Green On
Waiting for test print
*2
Green Blink-2
Paper-near-end
*3
Blue Blink-1
Output buffer full Green Blink-1
Out-of-paper error Yellow Blink-1
Cover open error Yellow On
Hardware error Red On
Head temperature error Violet On
Voltage error Violet Blink-1
Cutter error Violet Blink-2
Rewriting external flash White Blink-3
Rewriting FW White On
*1: Default value
*2: Valid for Ethernet with firmware version 1.12 or higher.
*3: When MS5-5 (Paper-Near-End Sensor Selection) is enabled, the LED (Color) and LED (Lighting pattern) are
the same as the one for out-of-paper error.
Blink Pattern
Status Pattern
Blink-1
Blink-2
Blink-3
0.8s
0.2s
0.1s
0.1s
0.7s
0.1s
0.1s

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7. POWER CONNECTION
The printer can be powered with an AC adapter.
Be sure to see "18. SPECIFICATIONS" for the AC adapter.
The AC adapter and the AC cable are optional accessories. See "18 SPECIFICATIONS" and
"19 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to purchase our specified products
listed on these references.
Connecting the AC Adapter
(1) Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
(2) Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer.
(3) Connect the AC plug of the AC cable to an outlet.
NOTE
◆Insert the DC plug into the power connector on the printer correctly.
When insert the DC plug forcibly in wrong direction, it may cause damage.
◆The DC plug of the printer power connector has the locking system.
Pull the DC plug to the opposite direction of the arrow shown in the front side of the DC
plug to unlock.
Unlock the DC plug as shown in the figure before disconnecting it.
◆Turn off the printer before installing or removing the AC adapter.
◆When the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC cable from the outlet.
①
②
③
How to unlock the DC plug
Pull

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8. THERMAL PAPER SETTING
The printer uses the thermal paper roll (hereinafter referred to as the thermal paper). The function
settings of the printer differ depending on the used thermal paper. See "12 FUNCTION SETTINGS" for
details.
Thermal Paper Setting
(1) Operate the release lever to the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below to open the paper
cover.
(2) Take the glued end from the paper roll.
(3) Set the thermal paper from directly above to the paper holder. At the time, set the thermal paper
direction as shown in the figure below.
NOTE
◆Be careful not to cut your fingers by the cutter blade.
Top paper eject model Front paper eject model
Non-printing
side
Printing
side
Top paper eject model Front paper eject model
Non-printing
side
Printing
side

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(4) Pull the thermal paper straight and then push the center of paper cover certainly to close it, to avoid
one side lock defect.
NOTE
◆Pull the thermal paper straight.
◆Push the paper cover certainly to avoid one side lock defect.
(5) After closing the paper cover, paper feed and paper cutting are performed automatically.
NOTE
◆Be sure to operate the release lever to the end. If not, the paper cover may not open.
◆DO NOT cover the paper outlet or hold down the thermal paper. Doing so may cause
paper jam.
◆DO NOT touch the platen and gears in the printer. Doing so may cause loss of printing
quality or damage.
◆Use the thermal paper whose roll core has 12 mm inside diameter and 18 mm outside
diameter. Moreover, DO NOT use the thermal paper with glued or taped end.
HINT
Leaving the printer with the thermal paper for a long time may cause a paper-feeding
problem because the surface of the thermal paper sticks to the thermal head due to the
environmental changes. In that case, open the paper cover to separate the thermal paper
from the thermal head, and then close the paper cover before use.
Correct
Top paper
eject model
Front paper
eject model
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect