Star AR-1000 User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
AR-1000
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[SECOND EDITION ]

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© Copyright 1997 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.

INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the AR-1000 dot matrix printer.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed
by service personal. 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 Specifications
Chapter 2 Adjustments
Chapter 3 Parts Replacement
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 5 Parts List
•First edtion : Oct.1997
Second edtion : Aug.1998
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications ............................................................................................3
2. External Appearance and Composition ................................................................. 5
3. Parallel Interface ......................................................................................................7
3-1. General Specifications .................................................................................. 7
3-2. Connector Signals .........................................................................................7
4. Serial Interface .........................................................................................................8
4-1. General Specifications .................................................................................. 8
4-2. Connector Signals and Functional Descriptions ........................................8
5. Block Diagram..........................................................................................................9
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1. General Specifications
Printing System Serial Impact Dot-Matrix
Printing Speed Pitch Draft (cps/dpi) LQ (cps/dpi)
Pica (10 cpi) 250/120H 83/360H
Elite (12 cpi) 300/120H 100/360H
Semi-condensed (15 cpi) 375/120H 125/360H
Condensed pica (17.1 cpi) – 143/360H
18 cpi 300/180H –
Condensed elite (20 cpi) 250/240H 167/360H
H: half-dot
Print Direction Draft: Bi-directional/Uni-directional logic seeking
(Selectable by Command)
LQ: Bi-directional/Uni-directional logic seeking
(Selectable by Command)
Bit-Image: Bi-directional/Uni-directional logic seeking
(Selectable by Command)
Print Head Number of pins: 24
Life: 200 million dots/pin (Normal Mode)
100 million dots/pin (Multi Part Mode)
Line Spacing 1/6″, 1/8″
n/60″, n/180″, n/216″,n/240″, n/360″: software
Environment Operating temperature: 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C)
Storage temperature: -22˚F to 149˚F (-30˚C to 65˚C)
Operating humidity: 30% to 80% (noncondensing)
Storage humidity: 20% to 90% (noncondensing)
Paper Cut-sheet
Paper width: 3.0″to 8.3″/ 76.2 to 210 mm
Paper length: 2.5″to 11.7″/ 63.5 to 297 mm
Paper weight (1-ply): 14 to 42 lbs / 52 to 156 g/m2/ 45 to 135 kg
Multi-part: 11 to 14 lbs / 40 to 52 g/m2/ 34 to 45 kg; pressure
sensitive paper. Total thickness: 0.014″/0.35mm

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Pass-Book
Paper width: 4″to 6″/ 101.6 to 152.4 mm
Paper length: 5.0-8.0”/127.0-203.2mm(WiththePass-bookopening.)
Paper thickness: Max 2.0mm (Total thickness)
Paper number: Max 14 (Except cover)
Interface Standard: RS-232C serial
Option: Centronics parallel or RS-232C serial
Ribbon Type On-carriage, dedicated
Monochrome: Black only
Ribbon Life P24: 2million characters (ASCII Draft)
Power Supply 220V AC +15%/-15%, 50Hz
Power Consumption 13W during stand-by
55W during ASCII draft printing
Options IS-NP192 Serial interface unit
IS-NPC Parallel interface unit
Fig. 1-1 External Dimensions
320mm
12.6"
410mm
16.1"
194.5mm
7.66"
Weight 18.94 lbs/8.6kg

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2. External Appearance and Composition
Fig. 1-3 Rear View of the Printer
Fig. 1-2 Front View of the Printer
Front cover
Platen knob
Control panel
Power switch
Document table
Document
table
extension
Power terminal
Serial interface
connector

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Fig. 1-4 Print Cover Removed
Fig. 1-5 Diagram of Internal Layout
Platen Print Head
Gap Motor
Carriage Motor
Paper Feed Motor
Shutter Motor
Main Logic Board
Power Supply Unit
Control Panel Board