Star Micronics TSP200 Series User manual

THERMAL PRINTER
TSP200 Series
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[SECOND EDITION]

NOTICE
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without STAR’s express permission, is strictly forbidden.
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of printing. However, should any errors be found, STAR would greatly appreciate being
informed of them.
•The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this
manual.
© Copyright 1997 Star Micronics Co., LTD.

INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the thermal printer TSP200 series.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by
servicepersonnel.Itisnotintendedforthegeneraluser.Usersofthismanualshouldhaveabasicknowledge
and understanding of the English language.
•This manual is comprised of the following chapters.
Chapter 1 Specifications and Operation
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation
Chapter 3 Parts Replacement and Related Adjustments
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 5 Parts Lists
•First edition : Mar. 1997
Second edition : Aug. 1999
■Model Name
TSP 2 1 2 — 120
Voltage
24 : 24VDC
120 : 120VAC
230 : 230VAC
Mechanism type
2: 48 columns
Printer type
1: Standard
4: With auto-cutter
TSP200-series thermal printer
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1
4
3
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CHAPTER 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATION
1. General Specifications..........................................................................................3
2. External Appearance.............................................................................................4
3. DIP-Switch Settings ..............................................................................................5
4. Using the control panel to adjust the sensors, select the head rank, and set
the memory switches............................................................................................6
5. Running a test print ..............................................................................................8
6. HEX dump mode....................................................................................................8
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158mm
193mm
234mm(TSP242-120/230)
239mm(TSP242-24)
158mm
193mm
234mm(TSP212-120/230)
239mm(TSP212-24)
(TSP212) (TSP242)
Fig. 1-1 External Dimensions
1. General Specifications
Printing method Line thermal direct
Resolution 8 dots/mm (H) ×8 dots/mm (V)
Printable width 72 mm
Printing speeds 50 mm/sec (max.)
Printable characters ANK, International
Bar codes JAN, EAN, UPC, Code 39, ITF, Code 128, Code 93, NW-7
Character matrix 12 ×24 dots
Interfaces RS-232C, Parallel
Dimensions TSP212-120/230 : 158(W) ×234(D) ×193(H) mm
TSP242-120/230 : 158(W) ×234(D) ×193(H) mm
TSP212-24 : 158(W) ×239(D) ×193(H) mm
TSP242-24 : 158(W) ×239(D) ×193(H) mm
Weight TSP212-120/230 : 2.8kg
TSP242-120-230 : 3.0kg
TSP212-24 : 1.8kg
TSP242-24 : 2.0kg
AC adapter : 350g
AC cable : 150g
Power AC120V, AC230V, DC24V
Power consumption Max. 43 W Avg. 19W (During continuous printing of ASCII characters)
Operating environment +5˚C ~ +40˚C
25% ~ 85% RH
Storage environment –20˚C ~ +60˚C
10% ~ 90% RH
Automatic paper cutter
Life 300, 000 cuts
Min. cut length 25.4mm (1 inch)

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Features two control
switches and two
indicators to indicate
printer status.
Control panel
Plugs into an outlet of
the specified voltage.
Shape of AC power plug
will vary according to
destinations.
AC power cord
Connects the printer
with host computer.
Interface connector Connects to peripheral units such
as cash drawers, etc.
Do not connect this to a telephone.
Peripheral unit drive circuit connector
Protects the printer from
dust and reduces noise.
Do not open the cover
while printing.
Printer cover
[ TSP200-120/230 ]
2. External Appearance
Fig. 1-2 External Appearance
For connection of the AC adapter.
Never unplug the AC adapter
while the printer is on.
AC adapter cable connector [ TSP200-24 ]

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8141
ON
OFF DIP switch 1
DIP switch
DIP switch 2
Power off
3. DIP-Switch Settings
Be sure to turn the power to both the printer and host computer off before changing the setting of the DIP
switches.
Fig.1-3 DIP switch array
DIP switch #1
The factory settings of DIP switch 1 are all on.
Switch Contents ON OFF
1-1 Baud Rate
1-2
1-3 Data Length 8 bit 7 bit
1-4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled
1-5 Parity Selection Odd Even
1-6 Handshake DTR/DSR XON/XOFF
1-7 Operating Mode Star ESC/POS
1-8 Interface RS232C Parallel
Baud Rate 1-1 1-2
2400BPS OFF OFF
4800BPS ON OFF
9600BPS ON ON
19200BPS OFF ON
DIP Switch #2
Factory settings: 2-1 and 2-2 are on; 2-3 and 2-4 are off.
Switch Contents ON OFF
2-1 Print Density
2-2
2-3 Serial I/F No. 6 Pin Reset Signal Enabled Disabled
2-4 Serial I/F No. 9 Pin Reset Signal Enabled Disabled
Print Density 2-1 2-2
Light OFF OFF
Standard ON ON
Somewhat Heavy ON OFF
Heavy OFF ON

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Buzzer beeps 1 time.
Press both
switches.
Start
Buzzer beeps twice.
Buzzer beeps 3 times.
Buzzer beeps 4 times.
Buzzer beeps 5 times.
Release within 2 seconds.
Enters "Adjust Paper-Out Sensor" mode.
Release within 2 seconds.
Enters "Adjust Paper-Near-End Sensor"
mode.
Continue to
hold down.
Both switches Release within 2 seconds.
Enters "Set Head Rank" mode.
Continue to
hold down.
Both switches Release within 2 seconds.
Resets, then executes test print.
Continue to
hold down.
Both switches. Release within 2 seconds.
Enters "Set Memory Switches" mode.
Continue to
hold down.
Both switches
Continue to
hold down.
4. Using the control panel to adjust the sensors, select the head rank, and set the
memory switches.
HolddowntheFEEDandONLINEswitcheswhilesetting poweron,thencontinuetoholdtheswitchesdownforthetime
necessary to enter the required mode, as indicated below.