Star Micronics SP200F User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP200F SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[FOURTH EDITION]

NOTICE
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STAR’s express permission is forbidden.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
•Alleffortshavebeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyofthecontentsofthismanualatthetimeofgoing
to press. However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed
of them.
•The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.
© Copyright 1994 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the dot matrix printer SP200F series.
Itisdesignedforuseasareferenceforperiodicinspectionsandmaintenanceprocedurestobeexecuted
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.
•This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1 General Descriptions
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation
Chapter 3 Adjustments
Chapter 4 Parts Replacement
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 6 Parts List
•First edition: January 1994
•Second edition: August 1994
•Third edition: February 1997
•Fourth edition: April 1998
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
1.1 General description ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Model name notation ..................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Instructions apply models ............................................................. 1-2
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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1.1 General description
This manual describes the SP200F series dot matrix printers listed in section 1.3.
The manual includes sections on principles of operation, adjustments, part replacement, maintenance and lubrication as
well as a list of parts. This manual has been prepared for use by a maintenance staff carrying out regular inspections or
repairs when abnormalities occur. This manual has been prepared for maintenance staff operating in the field and not for
ordinary users.
1.2 Model name notation
SP2 1 2 F D 42 — 120
Voltage
120: AC120V
230: AC230V
240: AC240V
N. of print columns
42: 42 columns (at 16CPI)
Interface
D: Serial interface (RS-232C)
C: Parallel interface
Paper feed
F: Friction
Mechanism
2: 42 columns (at 16CPI)
6: 2 colours (Red, Black)
42 columns (at 16CPI)
Printer type
1: Standard type
4: Auto cutter type
SP200 Series printer

1.3 Instructions apply models
Serial interface Parallel interface
SP242FC42-120
SP242FC42-230
SP246FC42-120
SP246FC42-230
Serial interface Parallel interface
SP212FD42-120 SP212FC42-120
SP212FD42-230 SP212FC42-230
SP212FD42-240 SP212FC42-240
SP216FD42-120 SP216FC42-120
SP216FD42-230 SP216FC42-230
SP216FD42-240 SP216FC42-240