Star Micronics AsuraCPRNT User manual

ASR10
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[SECOND EDITION]

Getting started
is manual describes the thermal printer ASR10.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed
by service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic
knowledge and understanding of the English language.
•is manual is divided into the following sections:
CHAPTER 1 Parts Replacement
CHAPTER 2 Maintenance and Lubrication
CHAPTER 3 Parts List
Important Information
Note the following precautions during work.
Note 1: Always wear safety gloves to prevent an injury as well as to prevent rust developing
on the device.
2: Never start a service when your hands are wet. This will prevent an electric shock as
well as rust developing on the device.
3: Always wear a wristband to prevent a damage by electrostatic discharge.
•Firstedition: May2013
 Secondedition:Oct.2013 Addoption(CutterCoverUnit)
Note
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

CHAPTER 1
PARTS REPLACEMENT
is chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer.
Note the following precautions during disassembly and reassembly.
1. Disconnect the printer power cord plug from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2. Always wear safety gloves to prevent an injury as well as to prevent rust developing on the device.
3. Never start a service when your hands are wet. This will prevent an electric shock as well as rust develop-
ing on the device.
4. Always wear a wristband to prevent a damage by electrostatic discharge.
5. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specied.
6. Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to item 2 of chapter 2.
Turning the Power O ..............................................2
1. Cutter Cover / Front Panel / Rear Cover ...........................3
2. Main Logic Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Cutter Unit......................................................4
4. Head ...........................................................5
5. Tilt Cover / Swivel Cover .........................................6
6. LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7. Front Cover Unit ................................................ 8
8. Inner Cover / Lens / LED PCB .....................................9
9. Case Unit ......................................................10
10 . Platen Unit.....................................................10
11 . Stationary Knife................................................11
12 . Gears / Cover Open Switch......................................12
13 . Near End Sensor Unit...........................................12
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Thejigsandtoolsandauxiliarypartsrequiredtocarryoutthereplacementsdescribedinthischapterareasfollows:
Requiredjigsandtools
Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit1)
Screwdriverforsmalltorqueapplication(Driverbit0)
E-ringholder3.0
E-ringdispenser3.0
E-ringholder4.0
E-ringdispenser4.0
Tweezers
Requiredauxiliaryparts Fastener

–2–
Beforestartingoperations,followthestepsbelowtoturnotheAsuraCPRNT.
Turning the Power O
①Tap the Shutdown button on the home screen.
② Select [Shutdown] from the displayed conrmation screen to turn o the AsuraCPRNT power.
Power
Restart
Shutdown
Cancel
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Configuere BarcodeReader SignageControl WebPrinting
Survey
Admin
ApplicationName ApplicationName ApplicationName
lHomeScreen
Shutdownbutton

–3–
1. Cutter Cover / Front Panel / Rear Cover
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Front Panel 1
Bend the front panel slightly towards you to easily
remove section A.
(3) Removal
•Cutter cover 2
•Two screws 3
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Rear cover 4
2. Main Logic Board
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Remove the rear cover to the procedure described in
item 1.
(3) Removal
•Four screws 1
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Board cover unit 2
•Two screws 3
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Sub-shassis
4
•Ten connectors 5
•Head cable 6
•Four screws 7
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Main logic board 8
1
6
1
1
2
5
5
1
4
8
3
3
7
7
7
7
2
4
3
1
A
A

–4–
3. Cutter Unit
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Remove the cutter cover to the procedure described in
item 1.
(3) Remove the board cover unit to the procedure de-
scribed in item 2.
(4) Removal
•Connector
1
•Two screws 2
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Cutter Unit 3
[ Caution in assembly ]
(1) Securely mount the spring on the position shown
inthegurebelow.
Note: The spring diameter varies depending on the
direction.Make sure the end with the small
diameter (φ 5.2) is securely attached to the
burring on the cutter unit.
(2) Check the head unit boss and the spring
mountingposition.
(3) Alignwiththehalfcutholesontheframe(two
points)andinstall.
(4) Afterinstalling,useapairoftweezerstocheck
thatthespringsaresteadyandinstalledinthe
correctpositions
Note1: The cutter unit and the stationary knife
must always be replace at the same time.
The stationary knife is included with the
cutter unit S-P.
For the installation position of the sta-
tionary knife , refer to the item 11.
Note2: Lubricate the cutter unit after re-place-
ment. (Refer to item2 of chapter 2.)
1
2
2
3
Burring
Makesurethecutterunittssecurelyintothehalf
cutholesontheleftandright.

–5–
4. Head
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Remove the cutter unit to the procedure described in
item 3.
(3) Removal
•Head cable 1
•Head unit 2
•Two screws 3
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Head holder 4
•Head
5
[ Caution in assembly ]
• Insert the head holder into the grooves on the
frame.(Ontheleftandright)
• Routetheheadcabletothefront.
3
4
5
1
2

–6–
5. Tilt Cover / Swivel Cover
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Move the tilt cover 1down as indicated by the arrows
in the illustration on the le so that the two tabs (in the
red circles) pop out.
(3) Remove the tilt cover 1.
(4) Tilt the LCD 2in the direction indicated by the arrow.
(5) Place your ngers under the LCD section on either side,
and then push the swivel cover 3forward to remove .
1
2
3

–7–
6. LCD
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Remove the rear cover to the procedure described in
item 1.
(3) Remove the board cover unit to the procedure de-
scribed in item 2.
(4) Removal
•Screw
1
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•Wire
2
(5) Press the metal hook in the center of the connector 3,
and then remove the connector 3.
(6) Removal
•Four screws 4
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
•LCD Unit 5
•Two screws 6
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
(7) Unhook the tabs on the frame indicated by the red cir-
cles in the illustration, and then remove the LCD front
cover 7.
(8) Removal
•ree connectiors 8
•LCD
9
4
5
4
6
8
7
9
6
2
1
3
MetalHook

–8–
7. Front Cover Unit
Requiredjigsandtools:Electricscrewdriver(Driverbit2)
(1) Turn off the printer and unplug it from the electri-
cal outlet.
(2) Remove the each cover and the front panel to the pro-
cedure described in item 1.
(3) Remove the board cover unit to the procedure de-
scribed in item 2.
(4) Removal
•Two connectors 1
•Screw
2
[ Tightening torque : 0.8±0.2 N.m]
(5) Push the open lever3toward yourself to open the fornt
cover unit 4.
(6) Spread to the outside at B points (le/right) of front
cover unit 4.
[ Caution in assembly ]
• Unlockthecoverifitislocked.
B
4
3
1
2
Lever
Routethecable
betweenthecircuit
boardchassisand
thecase.