Star Micronics MP100 Manual

Printer Mechanisms and
Accessories from Star Micronics
AUTOCUTTERS 3
CONTROL BOARDS 3
MATRIX MECHANSIMS 3THERMAL MECHANSIMS 3
PRINT HEADS 3
RE-WINDERS 3

KEY FEATURES
2
Full technical specifications can be found on the STAR WEB SITE http://www.star-micronics.co.jp
Product Summary
Star’s close working relationships with OEM customers all over the world have resulted in a range of mechanisms which have
been produced to provide solutions in the widest variety of applications.
The mechanisms offered in this brochure are here to inspire you. If they are not exactly what you are looking for, please contact
the Star sales support team ([email protected]-micronics.co.jp) to see if any of our products can be tailored to meet your needs.
The current range includes the following:-
MP100 Series Super small, 9-pin high performance mechanism.
MP200 Series A range of low cost, highly reliable 7 & 9-pin mechanisms.
MP292 Series Highly reliable, 9-pin slip mechanism with adjustable paper thickness.
MP300 Series The versatile core product range of 9-pin high performance mechanisms with 3 adjustable paper
widths. The range includes Terminal / Kiosk mechanisms with Cutter and Presenter options.
MP320 Series Sprocket version of the MP300 Series.
MP330 Series 4.5''/114.3mm and 5''/127mm version of the MP300 Series.
MP200/300 Platenless Mechanisms from the successful MP200 / 300 Series designed without a paper feed system.
DP83 Series Highly reliable, and rugged 9-pin black / red mechanisms designed specifically for mobile and
label applications.
Star Accessories Include Print Heads, Re-winders, Auto-Cutters and Control Boards.
MODELS
MP100 SERIES
9-pin
MP200 SERIES
7-pin
MP230 SERIES
9-pin
MP292 SERIES
9-pin
MP300 SERIES
9-pin
MP320 SERIES
9-pin
MP330 SERIES
9-pin
DP83 SERIES
9-pin TMP212 TMP400 SERIES
Matrix
MP111 / 115
MP115
3.85
lines per second
2.25”
1.75"
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
24 volt
Matrix
MP242
MP212 / 216
MP242 / 246
MP216 / 246
MP221
MP221S
2.5 - 4.39
lines per second
3"
Mechanical
1 + 2
24 volt MP221
Mechanical
Stepping Verions
Matrix
MP232 / 236
MP235 / 236
MP231 / 235
3.1 - 4.39
lines per second
3"
Mechanical /
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
24 volt
Matrix
MP292N
3.1
lines per second
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
24 volt
Matrix
MP342 /
MP347 / 382
MP312N
3.2 - 5.5
lines per second
3.25"
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
25 volt
Matrix
3.2 - 4.2
lines per second
MP321 / 322 : 3"
MP322 : 3.5"
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
25 volt
Matrix
MP334N
2.3 - 2.8
lines per second
4.5”
5"
Stepping Motor
1 + 2
25 volt
MP334/335 13v
versions
Matrix
DP834CP
DP832 /
DP834 / 834GP
DP834S /
DP834SP
DP834GP
1.5 - 3.00
lines per second
DP832 : 2.25"
DP834 : 4.5"
Mechanical
1 + 1
12 volt
(± 10%)
Thermal
50mm per
second
80mm
Stepping Motor
24 volt
Thermal
TMP452 /
TMP482 / 492
50mm per
second
TMP452 : 60-82mm
TMP482,492 : 82mm
Stepping Motor
24 volt
Autocutter
Friction
Red / Black
Output
Sprocket
Graphics
Capability
Platenless
Speed
(range)
Paper Width
Paper Feed
Copy
Capability
Supply DC
(± 5%)

Paper Feed
Method Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)
3
Compact, low cost and high
reliable mechanisms.
2.25" / 1.75"(option)paper width
MCBF up to 4 million lines.
Print head Life up to 70 million
characters.
NEW MECHANISMS
3
COMPACT AND HIGH RELIABILITY
MP100 Series 9 pin
9 - Pin
PaperWidth9-Pin Supply
Voltage DC
Copy
Capability Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
MCBF
Millions
32.25" (57.5mm)
1.75" (44.5mm) with options
1 + 2 24 V 70 4
Individual
Specifications No of Cols Friction /
Sprocket Speed
Lines/Sec Red/Black
Print
RC100BR
Graphics
Capability Paper End Sensor MCBF
Lines
(Millions)
Ribbon
RC100P Purple
RC100B Black
MP111MP-24G-A 32 F 3.85 lps 343
MP115MP-24G-A 32 F 3.85 lps 33
3
343Stepping motor
Stepping motor 111 x 106 x 55
118 x 106 x 55
Paper Feed
Method Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)
Bi-directional serial impact
printer capable of printing
graphics using a highly reliable
9-pin printer head.
Up to 3.1 lines per second with
bi-directional check mode.
SLIP PRINTER MECHANISM
MP292 Series 9 pin
9 - Pin
9-Pin Supply
Voltage DC
Copy
Capability Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
MCBF
Millions
31 + 2 24 V 70 2.5
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Friction /
Sprocket Speed
Lines/Sec Graphics Capability Paper End Sensor MCBF
Lines
(Millions)
Ribbon
RC200P Purple
RC200B Black
MP292-24G-A 42 F 3.1 lps 32.5 33 Stepping motor
Control Board
BD 290MD-24-A
BD 290MC-24-A 154 x 107 x 101

Compact, low cost and reliable
mechanisms.
12V / 24V versions with or
without autocutters.
3" / 76mm paper width.
MCBF up to 2.5 million lines.
Print head Life up to 75 million
characters.
Friction and sprocket
mechanisms available.
Platenless version MP292N.
MECHANISMS - MATRIX
4
9 - Pin
LOW COST
MP200 Series 7 pin
MP230 Series 9-pin
9-Pin Version of MP200 Series with both
Stepping Motor and Mechanical models.
Versatile graphics capability with 1 dot line feed
with stepping motor versions
Full technical specifications can be found on the STAR WEB SITE http://www.star-micronics.co.jp
PaperWidth9-Pin Supply
Voltage DC
Copy
Capability Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
33" (76mm) 1 + 2 24 V 70
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Friction / Sprocket Speed Lines/Sec
Red/Black
Print
RC200BR
Graphics
Capability Paper End Sensor
MCBF
Lines
(Millions)
Ribbon
RC200P Purple
RC200B Black
MP231SHP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 32.5 3
MP235SHP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 3
3
32.5 3
MP231SMP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 33 53
MP235SMP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 333 53
MP232FP-24G-A 42 F 3.1 lps 33 53
MP236FP-24G-A 42 F 3.1 lps 333 53
Paper Feed
Method
Mechanical
Mechanical
Stepping motor
Stepping motor
Stepping motor
Stepping motor
Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)
134.2 x 101 x 58.8
134.2 x 100 x 58.8
134.2x101x56.32
134.2x101x56.32
134.2 x 100 x 53.8
134.2 x 100 x 53.8
7-Pin Paper Feed
Method Paper Width Copy Capability
Paper
Thickness
(Single/Multi)
Paper End
Sensor
Ribbon
RC200P Purple
RC200B Black
Operating
Temperatures
3Mechanical 3" (76mm) 1 + 2 0.07-0.10mm/
0.2mm 33
5 to +50C
7 - Pin
Individual
Specifications Speed Lines/Sec
Red/Black
Print
RC200BR
Supply
Voltage MCBF Lines (Millions)
Print Head
Characters
(Millions) Control Board Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)
MP212FP-12-A 42 F 2.5 lps 12v 2.5 75 BD200FC-12-A 132 x 96 x 48.3
BD200FC-24-A 132 x 96 x 48.3
132 x 96 x 48.3
BD200FC-12-A 132 x 96 x 48.3
MP212FP-24-A 42 F 2.5 lps 24v 2.5 75
MP212FP-24G-A 42 F 3.1 lps 24v 2 50
MP216FP-12-A 42 F 2.5 lps 12v 2.5 75
42 F 2.5 lps 24v 2.5 75
MP216FP-24-A 42 F 2.5 lps 324v 2.5 75 BD200FC-24-A 132 x 96 x 48.3
BD200FC-24-A 142 x 108 x 78.47
MP221SP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 24v 2 50
MP221SHP-24-A 28 S 4.2 lps 24v 2 50
MP246FP-24-A 42 F 2.5 lps 324v 2.5 75 BD200FC-24-A 142 x 108 x 78.47
132 x 102 x 58.44
132 x 102 x 58.44
132 x 102 x 58.44
MP242FP-24-A
With cutter
MP221SGP-24G-A 28 S 4.39 lps 24v
No of
Cols Friction / Sprocket

9-Pin Paper Feed
Method
Copy
Capability
Paper Thickness
(single
/multi-part)
Common
Features
Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
Operating
Temperatures Graphics Capability
Ribbon
RC300P Purple
RC300B Black
Supply
Voltage
24/25V
3Stepping
Motor 1 + 2 0.07-0.10mm/ 0.2mm
MP300/320
MP330 200 5 to +50C 33
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Friction / Sprocket Speed Lines / Sec MCBF Lines (millions)
Cutter Paper Width Control Board
Please select FC/FD
interface version
Dimensions
W x D x H(mm)
MP312F-24-A 40
40 F3.2 lps
MP317FV-24-AC HF5.5 lps BD300 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 65.1
BD317 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 65.1
BD300 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 84.6
BD300 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 84.6
BD347 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 84.6
BD382 FC/FD-24 136.9 x 187.9 x 143.13
MP342FX-24-A 40 F3.2 lps 8
8
8
Yes - Partial
MP342FX-24-L
MP347FXV-24-AC H
MP382FW-24-L
With presenter
40
40
40
F
F
F
3.2 lps
5.5 lps
3.2 lps
8
Yes - Full 8
Yes - Partial
8
Yes - Full
H Star Control Board must be used.
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Paper Width Speed Lines / Sec Supply Voltage DC MCBF Millions Dimensions
W x D x H(mm)
MP334S-12-A 48
48 5" (127mm) 2.8 lps 12/13V 5
MP334S-24-A 5" (127mm) 2.8 lps 24/25V 5 117.1x187.9x65.1
117.1x187.9x65.1
MP335S-12-A 68 5" (127mm) 2.3 lps 12/13V 5
MP335S-24-A 68 5" (127mm) 2.3 lps 24/25V 5 117.1x187.9x65.1
117.1x187.9x65.1
HIGH PERFORMANCE
5
9 - Pin
Class leading, high performance,
9-pin mechanisms.
MCBF 8 million lines
Print head life 200 million characters.
Available with or without autocutters.
Versatile paper handling with 3 adjustable
paper widths (2.5"/57.5mm, 3"/76mm, or
3.25" / 82.5mm versions.
Easily changeable long lasting ribbons.
Platenless version MP312N.
MP300 Series 9-Pin
Sprocket versions of the MP300 Series.
MP320 Series 9-Pin
Wide, sprocket versions of MP300 Series
12V / 24V versions with or without autocutters.
MP330 Series 9-Pin
57.5mm/76mm/82.5
3.25" (82.5mm)
57.5mm/76mm/82.5
57.5mm/76mm/82.5
3.25" (82.5mm)
3.25" (82.5mm)
Packaged printer versions
of most models available.
Please see details in POS
Printer range brochure.
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Paper Width Speed
Lines/Sec Control Board Dimensions
W x D x H(mm)
MP321S-24-A 28 76/89mm 4.2 lps BD300 SC/SD-24 155.5 x 153.5 x 65.1
155.5 x 153.5 x 65.1
MP322S-24-A 40 3.5" (89mm) 3.2 lps BD300 SC/SD-24 155.5 x 153.5 x 65.1
MP323S-24-A 35 76/89mm 3.6 lps BD300 SC/SD-24

9-Pin Paper
Thickness
(up to)
Operating
Temperatures
All Models 30.2mm 0 to +50C
Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
70
Common
Features 9-Pin Paper Feed Method Supply
Voltage Copy Capability
Paper
Thickness
(Single)
Paper
Thickness
(Multi-part)
MCBF Lines
(Millions)
Print Head
Characters
(Millions)
Black
Ribbon
SF-03B
Operating
Temperatures
DP83 Series 3Mechanical 12V 1 + 1 0.07-0.09mm 0.13mm 5 70 35 to +45C
Individual
Specifications No of
Cols Friction / Sprocket Paper Width Speed
Lines / Sec
Red/Black
Print
SF-03BR Full Cutter Control Boards Paper End
Sensor Dimensions WxDxH(mm)
DP832-12 22
22 F 2.25" (57.5mm) 2.25" (57.5mm) 3 lps 3
3135.5 x 138.5 x 59
174.5 x 138.5 x 59
174.5 x 138.5 x 59
174.5 x 138.5 x 59
174.5 x 138.5 x 59
174.5 x 138.5 x 59
218 x 138.5 x 79
135.5 x 138.5 x 59
3
3
3
3
DP832P-12 F
BD83SSD - 12
BD83PNC - 12
3 lps 3
DP834-12 40 F 4.5" (114.3mm) 2 lps 3
DP834P-12
DP834S-12
DP834SP-12
DP834GP-12
DP834CP-12
40
40
40
40
40
F
S
S
F
F
4.5" (114.3mm)
4.5" (114.3mm)
4.5" (114.3mm)
4.5" (114.3mm)
4.5" (114.3mm)
2 lps
2 lps
2 lps
1.5 lps
2 lps
3
3
3
33
BD83SGD/PNC-12
Robust, low cost, 9-pin, black / red
mechanisms.
12 Volt supply for mobile applications.
2.25"/ 57.5mm (DP832) or
4.5"/114.3mm (DP834) carriage
widths available.
MCBF 5 million lines, Print Head Life 70
million characters.
Friction and Sprocket versions available.
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Common
Features
PLATENLESS VERSIONS
MECHANISMS - MATRIX
MP200/MP300 SERIES
9 - Pin
9 - Pin
DP83 SERIES
BD83 - 12
BD83SND -12
BD83PNC - 12
Full technical specifications can be found on the STAR WEB SITE http://www.star-micronics.co.jp
Platen free versions of the MP200 and MP300 Series of
mechanisms prividing OEM’s / system manufacturers with
the flexibility of designing their own paper feed system.
MP292N-24G-A
MP312N-24-A
MP334N-12-A
MP334N-24-A
RC200P Purple RC200B Black 132.4x71.58x56.86
RC300P Purple RC300B Black 131.1 x 101.5 x 65.1
RC330P Purple RC330B Black 160.6 x 101.5 x 65.1
RC330P Purple RC330B Black 160.6 x 101.5 x 65.1
42
40
48
48
2.5
8
5
5
3.1 lps
3.2 lps
2.8 lps
2.8 lps
24V
24/25V
12/13V
24/25V
Individual
Specifications No of Cols Speed
Lines/Sec MCBF Lines (Millions) Supply Voltage Ribbon Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)

TMP212 64
50
50
50
80mm
3.25" (82.5mm)
3.25" (82.5mm)
3.25" (82.5mm)
Heavy Duty
Full
Full 3
3
3
3
3
TMP442-24N-A
TMP452W-24N-A
TMP482W-24N-A
Common
Features Print Method Paper Feed
Width Friction / Sprocket Print Speed (per second) Operating Temperatures
Individual
Specifications No of Columns
Paper
Width
(Maximum) Cutter Presenter
All Models Direct Line
Thermal Stepping
Motor Friction 2" (50mm) 5 to +40c
10 Million
10 Million
10 Million
10 Million
Mechanism
Reliability
(Lines)
50 km
100 km
100 km
100 km
Print Head
Reliability
0.06-0.07mm
0.06-0.15mm TBD400-24-A 150.5 x 121.9 x 89
50 3.25" (82.5mm) 3
TMP412-24N-A 10 Million 100 km 0.06-0.15mm TBD400-24-A 144 x 79.2 x 89
116 x 54.66 x 27.51
0.06-0.08mm TBD400-24-A 144 x 101 x 96.2
0.06-0.08mm TBD400-24-A 144 x 157.58 x 96.2
Paper
Thickness
(Single)
Control
Boards Dimensions
WxDxH(mm)
Graphics
Capability
NEW low cost, compact direct linear thermal mechanism.
Highly versatile, direct linear thermal mechanisms with robust paper handling
capabilities and low maintenance requirements.
Print speeds of up to 2"/50mm per second.
Straight paper path for paper, ticket or card stock up to 150 gsm.
Advanced design allows easy access to both print head and paper paths.
Autocutter (TMP452) and Presenter (TMP482) models available.
Adjustable paper widths (60 - 82 mm) with paper end and black mark sensors.
High quality print resolution 8 dots per mm (203 dpi) resolution.
Easily accessible print head for
simple maintenance purposes.
High reliability MCBF 10 million lines.
Rear or bottom feed.
Print speeds of up to 2” / 50 mm
per second.
8 dots per mm (203 dpi) resolution.
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MECHANISMS - THERMAL
TMP200 SERIES
TMP400 SERIES
Star offers a range of control boards specifically designed to work with the Star Series of
mechanism products.
Interface connecter
Dimensions(mm) N/A
Interface N/A
Power supply
DC24V±7% Av. 2.5A/ max. 6A within 15 sec
117 (W) x 154(D)
BD83-12
IFTB-400
Interface Serial (RS232C)
RS422A(option)
20mA current loop (option) Parallel
Interface
connector D-SUB25 (FEMALE) Parallel interface standard
Amphenol 36-pin 57-30360 (MALE)
BD300FD-24-B BD300SD-24-B BD300FC-24-B BD300SC-24-B
150 (W) x 166 (D)
BD83-12
Parallel
*BD83SND-12
BD83SNM-12 (USA)
Serial (RS232C)
20mA current loop
Dimensions (mm)
Interface
150 (W) x 168 (D)
*BD83SSD-12
BD83SSM-12 (USA) *BD83SGD-12 BD83SGM-12 (USA) BD83PNC-12
Parallel
100 (W) x 180 (D)
34-pin IDC head
Molex5342-34GS1
162 (W) x 167 (D)
*D-SUB25 (FEMALE)
RJ45 (FEMALE) (USA)
Dimensions (mm)
Interface connecter
158 (W) x 167 (D)
Parallel interface standard
Amphenol 36-pin
57-30360 (FEMALE)
BD200FC-12-A
Interface connector
Interface
125(W) X 100 (D)
IFTBD400D IFTBD400C IFTBD400K
Dimensions (mm)
Serial (RS232C) Parallel Serial (RS422)
D-SUB25 (FEMALE)
Interface D-SUB25 (FEMALE) Amphenol 36-pinInterface connector 46 (W) x 99 (D)
The IFTBD400 Series of interface boards should be used with TBD400
Dimensions (mm)
BD200FC-24-A
Parallel and TTL level Senal
26-pin ribbon connector
CONTROL BOARDS
*except USA
BD200
TBD400-24-A

Star reserves the right to amend or change specifications at any time. 6/99
Star’s range of highly
successful print heads
have been used in a wide
variety of applications from
bus ticketing to cheque
printing. Their current
success is the logical result
of their consistently high reliability record,
value for money and compact versatile design.
PW300 - SP300 Series (Horizontal Use)
PW349 - SP349 / UP389 (Vertical Use)
Star offers a range of autocutters including full or partial cut
versions, as well as the more sophisticated models which are
capable of both. Each version is highly durable and meets the
requirements of today’s EPOS users
Open frame thermal printers are also available with similar
performance specifications to the TMP400 Series. They offer a fast,
effective and reliable kiosk printing solution and include a unique
paper presenter which issues the receipt after it has been printed
and cut within the kiosk.
Contact Star for the latest Printer Range Brochure.
ACCESSORIES
Number of pins
Supply voltage
Current
Pulse width
Reliablity
DP200-1279
12V
2.7A
350 µ sec.
24V
0.9A
360 µ sec. 340 µ sec.
0.9A
24V
460 µ sec.
1.8A
12V
DP200-24 DP8901
200 million characters 70 million characters75 million characters
DP8302/8304A
PRINT HEADS PAPER RE-WINDERS
AUTOCUTTER
Roll diameter
Paper width
Thickness
Motor terminal voltage
Current
Power consumption
Reliablity
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2.25'' (57mm), 3'' (76)mm, 3.25'' (82.5mm)
1ply - max.2.25'', 2ply - max.3''
DC24V ± 10%
Max.150mA in operation, Av.70mA
Av. 1.7W
5 million lines
118 (W) X 74.5 (D) X 90 (H)
Approx. 225g
1ply - max.0.003'' (0.07mm) to 0.004'' (0.10mm)
2ply - max. 0.006''(0.14mm)
OPEN FRAME THERMAL PRINTERS
TUP482 with presenter TUP452
TUP492 with Document Capture STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.
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