Star Micronics SP312F User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP312F
SP342F-A
USERS MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference
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.
ForcompliancewithFederalNoiseInterferenceStandard,thisequipmentrequiresashielded
cable.
This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.
Statement of
The Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.
CE
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
(EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989)
This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International
Standards EN50081-1/01.92 and EN50082-1/01.92 following the provisions of the
ElectroMagneticCompatibilityDirectiveoftheEuropeanCommunitiesasofMay1989.
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•The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this
manual.
©Copyright 1995 Star Micronics Co., LTD.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. LOADING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE ..........................................2
1-1. SP312 ...........................................................................................2
1-2. SP342 ...........................................................................................3
2. LOADING THE PAPER.....................................................................5
2-1. SP312 ...........................................................................................5
2-2. SP342 ...........................................................................................7
2-3. Removing the Roll Paper ...........................................................10
3. CONTROL PANEL ..........................................................................11
APPENDIX .............................................................................................48

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1. LOADING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE
Fig. 1-1 Removing the front cover (SP312)
Fig. 1-2 Loading the ribbon cartridge
(SP312)
1Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the off position.
2To remove the front cover lift it up
approx. 3cm. and pull it forward.
NOTE: Donottouchtheprinthead
immediatelyafterprinting
as it can be extremely hot.
3To remove slack in the ribbon turn
the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon
cartridge in the direction of the ar-
row.
4Aligntheribboncartridgeguidewith
thenotchedpart of the frame.Insert
the ribbon cartridge from that posi-
tion until you hear a locking sound.
Insert the ink ribbon between the
print head and the ribbon separator.
Make sure that the ink ribbon is not
protruding beyond the ribbon sepa-
rator.
5To remove slack in the ribbon turn
the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon
cartridge in the direction of the ar-
row.
6Toinstallthefrontcoverreversethe
removal steps.
1-1. SP312
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1-2. SP342
3Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a
verticalposition,asshowninFig.1-
4.
4Remove the packing material.
Fig. 1-3 Removing the front cover
(SP342)
Fig. 1-4 Raise the auto cutter and remove
the packing material (SP342)
1Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the off position.
2To remove the front cover lift it up
approx. 3cm. and pull it forward.
NOTE: Donottouchtheprinthead
immediatelyafterprinting
as it can be extremely hot.
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4To remove slack in the ribbon turn
the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon
cartridge in the direction of the ar-
row.
5Aligntheribboncartridgeguidewith
thenotchedpart of the frame.Insert
the ribbon cartridge from that posi-
tion until you hear a locking sound.
Insert the ink ribbon between the
print head and the ribbon separator.
Make sure that the ink ribbon is not
protruding beyond the ribbon sepa-
rator.
6To remove slack in the ribbon turn
the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon
cartridge in the direction of the ar-
row.
Fig. 1-5 Loading the ribbon cartridge (SP342)
7Lower the auto cutter and install the front cover in the reverse order of its
removal.
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2. LOADING THE PAPER
2-1. SP312
1Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the off position.
2Set DIP switch 2-4 to match the
widthofthepaperthatisbeingused.
(Refer to Installation Manual.)
(All the switches in the DIP switch
array are factory preset to the “ON”
position.)
3To remove the rear cover lift it up
approx.3cmandpushitbackwards.
4Dependantonthewidthofthepaper
(2.25 or 3 inches), align the roll
paper holders at the specified posi-
tion .
Fig. 2-2 Mounting the roll paper holders
(SP312)
Fig. 2-1 Removing the rear cover
(SP312)
DIP
switches ON OFF
2-4 3.25 inches 2.25 inches
3.0 inches
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5Set the left and right paper guides.
Leave a 0.5 mm gap between the
paper guide and the edge of the
paper and fix the lock lever.
•Whenyouinsert the stopringthat
corresponds to the groove of the
paperguideshaftshowninFig.2-
3, that will be the position when
you set the paper guide.
6Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the on position.
7Cut off the front edge of the roll
paper in a straight line.
Incasethefrontedgeofthepaperis
fastened with a label, etc. remove
the adhesive part of the label. If any
adhesive remains on the paper, it
will stick onto the roller of the
printer,causingthepapertomisfeed.
8Hold the roll paper as shown in the
illustration, then insert the top end
ofthepaperbeneaththepaperguide
as far as it will go and press the
“FEED”switchonthecontrolpanel
to feed the paper.
9When the front edge of the paper
feeds out of the printer, release the
“FEED” switch. Next, insert the
rollpaper into the roll paper shaft,
and set the roll paper shaft on to the
shaft holder.
0Insert the top edge of the paper into
thetearbarslot, thenmounttherear
cover by reversing the procedure
for removing the rear cover in step
3above.
NOTE: When the paper end mark
appears on the paper, re-
place the roll paper before
it runs out.
Fig. 2-3 Setting of the paper guide
(SP312)
Fig. 2-4 Loading the paper (SP312)
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2-2. SP342
1Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the off position.
2To remove the front cover lift it up
approx. 3cm. and pull it forward.
NOTE: Donottouchtheprinthead
immediatelyafterprinting
as it can be extremely hot.
3To remove the rear cover lift it up
approx.3cmandpushitbackwards.
Fig. 2-5 Removing the rear cover (SP342)
4Adjust DIP switch 2-4, the roll paper holder and the adjust lever position
according to the width and thickness of the roll paper that is being used.
•Refer to Installation Manual in regard to the position of the DIP switch.
•Ifyoudonotknowthestandardpositionoftheadjustlever,lowertheadjust
leverasfarasitwillgo(ontherearcoverside),andthenpullittwopositions.
That position is standard position A.
Paper DIP switch 2-4 Adjust lever Roll paper holder
Paper width Thickness (Fig. 4-1) position (Fig. 2-6) (Fig. 2-7)
2.25 inches
1 sheet of paper OFF A Used (Inner groove)
Printer paper OFF B Used (Inner groove)
3.0 inches
1 sheet of paper ON A Used (Outer groove)
Printer paper ON B Used (Outer groove)
3.25 inches
1 sheet of paper ON A Not used
Printer paper ON B Not used
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A: One Sheet of paper
(standard position)
B: Copy paper
Fig. 2-6 Position of the adjust lever
(SP342)
Fig. 2-8 Roll paper guide (SP342)
Fig. 2-9 Raise the auto cutter (SP342)
Fig. 2-7 Mounting the roll paper
holders (SP342)
5Set the left and right paper guides.
Leave a 0.5 mm gap between the
paper guide and the edge of the
paper and fix the lock lever.
•Whenyouinsert the stopringthat
corresponds to the groove of the
paperguideshaftshowninFig.2-
8, that will be the position when
you set the paper guide.
6Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a
verticalposition,asshowninFig.2-
9.
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7Turnthepowerswitchontheprinter
to the on position.
8Cut the tip of the roll paper in a
straight line.
•In case the front edge of the paper
is fastened with a label, etc., re-
move the adhesive part of the la-
bel. If any adhesive remains on
the paper, it will stick onto the
roller of the printer, causing the
paper to misfeed.
9Observe the winding direction of
the roll paper and insert the paper
until it stops under the guide.
0PresstheFEEDswitch(paperfeed)
on the control panel
Release the switch when the roll
paper has been fed out 10 cm from
the paper outlet.
AInsert the roll paper shaft into the
paper roll and set it in the shaft
holder.
BInsert the tip of the roll paper in the
auto cutter paper slit.
•Whenusingcopyingpaper, insert
onlytheoriginal(theupperpaper)
into the slit of the auto cutter.
Insert the paper which is to be
copied (the lower paper) between
the platen and the auto cutter. In
this case, Rewinder PW300 (op-
tion) will be necessary in order to
wind the paper that is copied. Re-
fer to the user’s manual of the
rewinder for its setting method.
Fig. 2-10 Loading the paper (SP342)
Fig. 2-11 Insertion of the paper into the
auto cutter (SP342)
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Fig. 2-12 Insertion of the paper into the auto cutter
(When using copying paper) (SP342)
Fig. 2-13 Paper outlet of the front cover
(SP342)
CPull on the edge of the paper to
removeanyslackandthenlowerthe
auto cutter.
DInsert the paper through the front
cover paper outlet and then replace
the front cover by reversing the re-
moval steps.
ETo install the rear cover reverse the
removal steps.
2-3. Removing the Roll Paper
Removetherearcoverthencutoffthepaperneartherearofthepaperguide.Then
press the “FEED” switch to feed out the rest of the paper that is remaining in the
unit.
Whenthe paper runsout,abuzzer will soundfourtimesper cycle fortwocycles.
NOTE 1. Press the “FEED” switch to remove the rest of the paper that is in
the printer. (If you remove the paper by hand, the paper could
wrinkle or slip causing it to jam.)
NOTE 2. When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll
paper before it runs out.
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3. CONTROL PANEL
1“ON LINE” switch
Switches the printer between “ON
LINE” and “OFF LINE”. When-
ever the printer switches between
“ON LINE” and “OFF LINE”, the
buzzer gives one short beep (“ON
LINE” and “OFF LINE” switching
is possible only when the paper is
loaded in the printer.)
2“FEED” switch
•When this switch is pressed and
then released within 0.5 sec., the
paper feeds one line.
•When this switch is depressed for
morethan0.5sec.,thepaperfeeds
continuously.
(The above paper feed operation
is possible for both “ON LINE”
and “OFF LINE” modes.)
3“POWER” lamp (green LED)
•Lights when the power for the printer is on.
4“ALARM” lamp (red LED)
•Lights when the paper is out.
If the paper is out, load a new roll then press the “ON LINE” switch.
•Flasheswhenthefrontcoverisopenoramechanicalerror (motor lock etc.)
occurs. The buzzer will give one short beep followed by a long beep.
Mount the front cover properly and press the “ON LINE” switch. If the
buzzer still sounds and the “ALARM” lamp flashes, this signifies that a
mechanical error has occurred. Locate the cause of the error and turn the
power for the printer off and back on again to reset the printer.
(Incase of amechanical error, thedatawill not beclearedeven if thepower
is turned off.)
5“ON LINE” lamp (green LED)
LED lit: Printer is ON LINE
LED off: Printer is OFF LINE
LED flashes: Validation printing mode is set.
When all lamps 3to5light simultaneously and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously,aCPUerrorhasoccurred.IncaseofaCPUerror,turnoffthepowerthen
turn it on again. When turning off the power, the data will be cleared.
Fig. 3-1 Control panel
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
1. INSTALLATION D’UNE CARTOUCHE DE RUBAN..................14
1-1. SP312 .........................................................................................14
1-2. SP342 .........................................................................................15
2. CHARGEMENT DU PAPIER..........................................................17
2-1. SP312 .........................................................................................17
2-2. SP342 .........................................................................................19
2-3. Enlèvement d’un rouleau de papier ...........................................22
3. PANNEAU DE COMMANDE.........................................................23
APPENDICE ...........................................................................................48
L’appendice n’est pas traduit.

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1. INSTALLATION D’UNE CARTOUCHE DE RUBAN
Fig. 1-1 Dépose du cache avant (SP312)
Fig. 1-2 Installation d’une cartouche de
ruban (SP312)
1Mettezle commutateur d’alimenta-
tion de l’imprimante sur la position
d’arrêt.
2Pour retirer le cache avant, soule-
vez-le d’environ 3 cm, puis tirez-le
vers l’avant.
N.B. : Netouchezpaslatêted’im-
pression immédiatement
après une impression ; en
effet, celle-ci peut être très
chaude.
3Pourtendreleruban,tournezlebou-
ton d’alimentation du ruban de la
cartouche dans la direction de la
flèche.
4Alignez le guide de la cartouche de
ruban sur l’encoche du cadre, puis
appuyez légèrement sur la cartou-
chederubanafinqu’ellesemetteen
place.Vousentendrezundéclicune
foislacartouchebienenplace.Insé-
rez ensuite le ruban encreur entre la
têted’impressionetlaprotectiondu
ruban. Assurez-vous que le ruban
encreurnedépassepaslaprotection
du ruban.
5Pour tendre le ruban, tournez le
bouton d’alimentation du ruban de
la cartouche dans la direction de la
flèche.
6Pourremonterlecacheavant,effec-
tuez les étapes de la dépose en sens
inverse.
1-1. SP312
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1-2. SP342
Fig. 1-3 Dépose du cache avant (SP342)
Fig. 1-4 Relèvement du coupoir automati-
que et enlèvement de l’emballage de
protection (SP342)
1Mettezle commutateur d’alimenta-
tion de l’imprimante sur la position
d’arrêt.
2Pour retirer le cache avant, soule-
vez-le d’environ 3 cm, puis tirez-le
vers l’avant.
N.B. : Netouchezpaslatêted’im-
pression immédiatement
après une impression ; en
effet, celle-ci peut être très
chaude.
3Relevez le coupoir automatique et
placez-le à la verticale, comme il-
lustré à la figure 1-4.
4Retirez l’emballage de protection.
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4Pourtendreleruban,tournezlebou-
ton d’alimentation du ruban de la
cartouche dans la direction de la
flèche.
5Alignez le guide de la cartouche de
ruban sur l’encoche du cadre, puis
appuyez légèrement sur la cartou-
chederubanafinqu’ellesemetteen
place.Vousentendrezundéclicune
foislacartouchebienenplace.Insé-
rez ensuite le ruban encreur entre la
têted’impressionetlaprotectiondu
ruban. Assurez-vous que le ruban
encreurnedépassepaslaprotection
du ruban.
6Pourtendreleruban,tournezlebou-
ton d’alimentation du ruban de la
cartouche dans la direction de la
flèche.
Fig. 1-5 Installation d’une cartouche de ruban (SP342)
7Rabaissez le coupoir automatique et replacez le cache avant en inversant les
étapes de sa dépose.
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2. CHARGEMENT DU PAPIER
2-1. SP312
1Mettezle commutateur d’alimenta-
tion de l’imprimante sur la position
d’arrêt.
2Réglez l’interrupteur DIP 2-4 en
fonction de la largeur du papier uti-
lisé. (Reportez-vous au Guide
d’installation.)
(Chacun des interrupteurs DIP sont
préréglés sur la position “OUI”.)
3Pour retirer le cache arrière, rele-
vez-le d’environ 3 cm, puis repous-
sez-le vers l’arrière.
4Insérez les attaches de rouleau de
papierdanslesencochescorrespon-
dant à la largeur du papier utilisé
(2,25 ou 3 pouces).
Fig. 2-2 Montage des attaches pour
rouleau de papier (SP312)
Fig. 2-1 Dépose du cache arrière (SP312)
ON OFF
2-4 3,25 pouces 2,25 pouces
3,0 pouces
Interrupteurs
DIP
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5Réglez la position des guides de
papier gauche et droit. Veillez à
laisser un espace de 0,5 mm entre
l’extrémité du guide et du papier,
puis bloquez le levier de
verrouillage.
•Pour régler la position des guides
depapier,placezlesanneauxd’ar-
rêt dans les espaces sur l’axe des
guides de papier qui correspon-
dent à la largeur du papier à char-
ger (voyez la figure 2-3).
6Mettezle commutateur d’alimenta-
tion de l’imprimante sur la position
de marche.
7Coupez l’extrémité du papier en
veillant à couper droit.
Si l’extrémité du papier est fixée à
l’aide d’un adhésif, il convient de
l’éliminer. En effet, toute trace de
matière adhésive sur le papier que
vous insérez dans l’imprimante ris-
que d’adhérer au rouleau d’impres-
sion et d’empêcher l’alimentation
correcte du papier.
8Placez le rouleau de papier comme
illustré, puis insérez l’extrémité du
papier aussi loin que possible sous
le guide de papier et enfoncez en-
suite la touche d’avance FEED du
panneau de commande afin de faire
avancer le papier.
9Une fois que le papier ressort par la
fente de sortie de l’imprimante, re-
lâchez la touche d’avance FEED.
Insérez ensuite l’axe pour rouleau
de papier dans le rouleau de papier,
puis mettez l’axe en place en le
fixant dans les encoches de main-
tien.
0Insérez l’extrémité du papier dans
la fente de la barre de déchirage,
puis remettez le cache arrière en
place en inversant l’ordre de la dé-
pose décrit au point 3 ci-avant.
N.B. : N’attendez pas que le rou-
leau soit épuisé avant de
remplacer le rouleau de pa-
pier ; remplacez-le dès que
la marque de fin de rouleau
est apparente.
Fig. 2-3 Positionnement des guides de
papier (SP312)
Fig. 2-4 Chargement du papier (SP312)
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