Star Micronics DP-8340 FM-120 User manual

STAR Micronics, Inc.
DP-8340 FM-120
IBM Document: STAR 06/97 Doc # STAR001
Page 1of 2Copyright International Business Machines, 1997
All rights reserved
STAR Model DP-8340 FM-120
Specifications
Integrated Features
• Serial Interface (Modular Jack)
• Friction Feed
• Internal Peripheral Driver
12V Single Cash Drawer Support
• Separate Power Supply
• 1.5 K print buffer
Optional Features
• Journal Paper Cutter
• Parallel Interface
• Cash Drawer Cable
• Sprocket Feed
Print Features
• 5 x 9-Pin Print-Head
• Two Color Printing
• 50 million character print-head life
• Bi-Directional Printer
• 2 Lines/Sec. Print Speed
• 12 Lines/Sec. Paper Feed Speed
• Columns (29@10cpi, 40@12cpi, 44@15cpi)
• Support 4.5”paper
Interface (Serial)
• Full Duplex - Error Checking Protocol
• X-ON / X-OFF Or DTR Handshaking
• Baud Rate: 150,300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600
• Bit Transfers: N,8,1 Or E,7,2
• Asynchronous Synchronization
Dimensions
• 3.9‘’ h X 7.9‘’ w X 7.8‘’ d (Printer Only)
• 3.8’’ h X 5.0’’ w X 6.2’’ d (Power Supply Only)
Weight
• Printer Only 4.19 lb.
• Power Supply 5.51 lb.
Power Supply
• 120V ac to 12V DC @ 2 amp
Switch Settings - SW1
Switch Setting Function
1OFF 150 baud rate
OFF 300 baud rate
OFF 600 baud rate
OFF 1200 baud rate
ON 2400 baud rate
ON 4800 baud rate
ON* 9600 baud rate
2OFF 150 baud rate
OFF 300 baud rate
ON 600 baud rate
ON 1200 baud rate
OFF 2400 baud rate
OFF 4800 baud rate
ON* 9600 baud rate
3OFF 150 baud rate
ON 300 baud rate
OFF 600 baud rate
ON 1200 baud rate
OFF 2400 baud rate
ON 4800 baud rate
ON/OFF* 9600 baud rate
4ON* Stop bit = 1
OFF Stop bit = 2
5ON* DTR/DSR protocol
OFF X-ON/X-OFF protocol
6ON* Data bits = 8
OFF Data bits = 7
7ON* No Parity checked
OFF Parity checked
8ON* Parity selection - Odd
OFF Parity selection - Even
* = Default Setting
Switch Settings - SW2
Pin # Setting Signal Name or Function
1ON* USA Character Set
OFF France Character Set
ON Italy Character Set
OFF Germany Character Set
2ON* USA Character Set
ON France Character Set
OFF Italy Character Set
OFF Germany Character Set
3ON* DP8340F / DP8340S 2 Copy Paper
OFF DP8340S Single Copy Paper
4ON* CR Invalid
OFF CR Valid
* = Default Setting

IBM Document: STAR 06/97 Doc # STAR001
Page 2of 2Copyright International Business Machines, 1997
All rights reserved
Modular Jack Connector Layout
Pin # Direction Signal Name or Function
1----- GND or Shield Ground
2----- GND or Frame Ground
3Output Carries data from the printer
4Input Carries data to the printer
5Output SPACE if printer is turned ON
6Output Printer sets MARK if error occurs
7----- GND or Signal Ground
8Output Print sets SPACE if ready to Recv.
Terminal Board Color Layout Chart
Symbol Lead
Color Connected Parts
WH White Clutch Solenoid
YE Yellow Ribbon Shift Solenoid
RE Red Motor Governor Board (+)
BL Black Motor Governor Board (GND)
OR Orange CAM Board (5 VDC)
GR Grey CAM Board (GND)
PI Pink CAM Board (output)
VI Violet Reset Board
BR Brown Motor Governor Board (Brake)
Special Notices
• The maximum size paper roll allowed on paper source
spool is 3-1/8”in diameter
• Do not use ketone, thinner or trichlene cleaners because
this could deform plastic parts of printer.
• Check ribbon for fraying or excessive use. Replace
ribbon with an approved ribbon or print-head’s life will be
shortened
• Use vacuum or air to remove any lint, paper shreds from
printer so printer may function properly.
• Never print without paper or ribbon installed, this will
shorten the print-head’s life.
• Dip switches SW1 & SW2 are located on the exterior of
the back-left side of the printer.
Tool Requirements
• Flatblade Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver (M2-M4)
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Compress Air
• Tweezers
• Thickness Gauge (0.15 mm -0.70 mm)
Adjustments
Print-Head Clearance
• Open ribbon access cover on rear of printer
• Remove any paper in printer
• Remove ink ribbons (See Procedures)
• Locate and loosen two screws on top of print-head
• Adjust clearance between the platen and print-head to
.475”±.025”using appropriate thickness guide.
• To stop print-head from sliding tighten the screws.
• Replace Ink Ribbon (See Procedures)
• Add paper and close rear cover.
Procedures
Print Test
• Recycle power to printer and depress FEED button.
• Printer begins to print some test patterns and inf.
• To end the Print Test recycle power to printer.
Removal Of Ink Ribbon Spools
• Open cover on rear of printer if not already done.
• Locate the circular ribbon spools.
• Pop-Up any ribbon spool, but do not remove, by
grabbing the sides of spools and lifting up while pressing
down on the ribbon center post.
• Pop-Up the other ribbon spool the same way.
• Remove both ribbon spools and try to keep spools in the
same L/R positions they were on the printer.
Replacement Of Ink Ribbon Spools
• Take printer OFF-line and open rear cover.
• Position ribbon spools next to printer so they are side by
side with ribbon facing to rear of printer and the red
portion of ribbon is on the bottom.
• While keeping same spool positions place spools on the
L/R ribbon center posts and turn briefly to align keyed
position in ribbon spool to match post.
• While pressing down on spools make sure ribbon
passes between the print-head and the paper.
• Verify that ribbon moves freely and is not caught.
• Close cover and return printer ON-line
Field Replaceable Units
Description OEM Part IBM Part
DP-8340 Printer DP8340FM-120T 06J8792
Power Supply AD8340 90G6384