Star SP6000 SERIES User manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP6000 SERIES
Hardware Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Unpacking and Installation......................................................................... 1
1-1. Unpacking ........................................................................................... 1
1-2. Notes about Installation....................................................................... 1
2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature....................................................... 2
3. Setup ............................................................................................................ 3
3-1. Connecting the Interface Cable to the PC............................................. 3
3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer ...................................... 4
3-3. Connecting Power Cable ...................................................................... 5
3-4. Turning the Power On.......................................................................... 5
3-5. Ribbon Cartridge and Head Gap .......................................................... 6
3-6. Loading a Fanfold Paper ...................................................................... 8
3-7. Loading a Cut Sheet........................................................................... 11
3-8. Setup Precautions .............................................................................. 12
4. Control Panel............................................................................................. 13
4-1. Name of each part.............................................................................. 13
4-2. Features according to Panel Buttons................................................... 13
4-3. LED Indications................................................................................. 14
5. Maintenance............................................................................................... 15
6. External Specications .............................................................................. 16

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1. Unpacking and Installation
* Accessories vary depending on the model and the
region where the printer was purchased.
1-1. Unpacking
Aer unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.
1-2. Notes about Installation
1. Choose a rm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.
2. Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on the same electric circuit as copi-
ers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power spikes.
3. e power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.
4. Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
5. Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat.
6. Do not locate the printer in a badly ventilated or dusty environment.
7. Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.
8. Use the printer within the boundaries indicated in the environmental requirements. Even when the ambient tem-
perature and humidity are within the specications, avoid radical changes in environmental conditions. e suitable
operating temperature range is as follows:
Temperature Operating: 0°C to 35°C
Stand-by: -30°C to 65°C
Humidity Operating: 30% to 80%
Stand-by: 20% to 90%
9. When disposing of the printer, obey local regulations.
Printer
Holding plate
Safety Instructions
CD-ROM
Ribbon Cartridge

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2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature
Printer cover
Open when loading paper or
the ribbon cartridge.
It is also used to reduce noise. Power switch
Turnstheprinteron
and o.
Paper guide plate
Feeds the paper horizon-
tally.
Control panel
Includesbuttonstooperatetheprinterand
lamps indicating the status of the printer.
(Refer to Section "4. Control Panel)
Rear cover
Open when loading paper. It is
also used to protect the printer
from dust and reduce noise.
Connects to the power
source via a cable.
Power connector
Connects to a host PC through
a cable.
Parallel interface connector
ConnectstoahostPCthrough
a cable.
USB interfaceconnector

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3. Setup
3-1. Connecting the Interface Cable to the PC
3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable
Connect the parallel cable to a parallel port on your PC.
3-1-2. USB Interface Cable
Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC.

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3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer
Printer cables are not included in the package.
Obtain an appropriate cable that complies with the specications beforehand.
Because the appropriate interface cable diers depending on the system that you are connecting the printer to, contact
the dealer that you bought the product from if you are unsure about what cable to use.
Note: Before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable, be sure to disconnect the power cable from the outlet.
3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable
To connect a parallel cable, follow the procedure given below.
(1) Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the outlet.
(2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.
Fasten the connector clasps.
3-2-2. USB Cable
To connect a USB cable, follow the procedure given below.
(1) Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the outlet.
(2) Connect the USB cable to the USB port.
Parallel interface cable
USB cable

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3-3. Connecting the Power Cable
Note: Before connecting or disconnecting the power cable, make sure that the printer and all the devices connected
to it are turned o.
(1) Connect the power cable to the connector on the printer.
Note: Use the power cable included with the printer.
(2) Insert the power cable plug into the outlet.
Note:• e included power cable is for exclusive use with this product.
Rated voltage: 100 – 240 V (Inlet type). Frequency: 50/60 Hz
 • Takeintoconsiderationthenoiseintheenvironmentthattheprinterisinstalledin,andtakeappropriate
measures to protect the printer from static electricity, AC line noise, etc.
3-4. Turning the Power On
Connect the power cable according to the procedure in section 3-3, “Connecting the Power Cable”.
Turn on the power switch on the right side of the printer.
he POWER lamp on the control panel will ash. (No paper status)

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3-5. Ribbon Cartridge and Head Gap
When loading the ribbon cartridge or setting the head gap, make sure that the power cable plug is disconnected from
the outlet.
3-5-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge
(1) Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the outlet.
(2) Remove the printer cover.
Hold the upper part of the head carriage and move it to the middle of the printer.
(3) Rotate the ribbon feed knob in the direction of the arrow until the ink ribbon becomes tight.
(4) Please install the ribbon cassette to the printer securely following the illustration shown below.
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Do not touch the print head immediately after printing because
it may still be hot. When loading the ribbon cartridge, move the
head carriage while holding its upper part.
Head carriage
Feed knob

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(5) If the ink ribbon will not pass under the head easily, push in the ink ribbon using a thin object.
(6) Aer loading the ribbon cartridge, rotate the ribbon feed knob again in the direction of the arrow until the ink ribbon
becomes tight.
3-5-2. Setting the Head Gap
Referring to the table below, adjust the head gap according to the paper type and thickness..
Head Gap Position Paper Thickness (Total Thickness)
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1(*10.06 to 0.12 mm
2 0.12 to 0.16 mm
3 0.16 to 0.20 mm
(*1: Head gap position 1 is the standard position.
Aer loading the ribbon cartridge or setting the head gap, attach the printer cover.
(NG)(OK)
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