Star TSP400 SERIES User manual

THERMAL PRINTER
TSP400
INSTALLATION MANUAL
GUIDE D’INSTALLATION
AUFSTELLANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI INSTALLAZIONE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................1
1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................1
1-2. Handling Notes ............................................................................1
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE ......................2
3. FERRITE CORE INSTALLATION *EUROPE ONLY ..................................3
Installation of the interface cable ferrite core......................................4
Installation of the peripheral unit cable ferrite core ............................4
4. CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE .......................................5
4-1. RS-232C or RS-422A Serial interface .........................................5
4-2. Centronics-type Parallel interface...............................................5
APPENDIX .............................................................................................24

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1. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
1-1. Unpacking
Check each item in the box against Figure 1-1 to make sure that you have
everything (there should be five items).
If any of these items are missing, contact your supplier.
Fig. 1-1
1-2. Handling Notes
Before you start setting up your printer, make sure that you have a suitable place
in which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:
•Close to an easily accessible socket-outlet.
•A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free
•Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
•Away from excessive humidity
•Away from excessive dust
•With access to a steady power supply that is not subject to power surges. For
example, do not connect the printer to the same circuit as a large, noise-
producing appliance such as a refrigerator or an air conditioner.
NOTE: Make sure that the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s
identification plate.
Ø24mm Ø28mm
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Printer
Paper-roll shaft Sample paper roll
User’s manual
Installation Manual fastener
(E.U. only)
Ferrite core for
interface cable
(E.U. only)
Ferrite core
for peripheral
unit cable
(E.U. only)

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2. PARTS IDENTIFICATIONAND NOMENCLATURE
To get acquainted with the printer’s components and capabilities, refer to
Figure 2-1.
Fig. 2-1
Printer cover
Protects the print head and
other internal components of
your printer.
Control panel
Indicates printer status
and makes control of
printer functions simple
and convenient.
Automatic paper cutter
(Controlled by command)
(TSP442)
POWER
HEAD UP
NO PAPER
ERROR
ON LINE
FEED
ONOFF
ON OFF
Power switch
Switches power on or off.
Connector cover
Interface connector
Connects the computer to the printer.
Peripheral drive connector
Only connects to peripheral units
such as each drawers, etc.
Release bar
Opens and closes the print head unit which holds
the paper against the platen.
(TSP412)

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3. FERRITE CORE INSTALLATION *EUROPE ONLY
NOTE: Take special care when following the procedures listed below.
■Two ferrite core noise filters, large and small, come packed with the printer.
The small noise filter is for the RS232C serial interface cable, while the larger
one is for the cable of peripheral units.
Fig. 3-4
Fig. 3-3
Fig. 3-1
Pass fastener through ferrite core.
Pass fastener around cable and lock it.
Cut off excess with scissors.
Product
Code
Model
Name
09990723
Ferrite Core
TFC-23-11-14
Product
Code
Model
Name
09990728
Ferrite Core
TFC-20-10-10
For Interface Cable For Peripheral Unit Cable
Ø28mm
Ø24mm
■The ferrite cores are packed so they
are open, as shown in Fig. 3-2. If you
find that a ferrite core is not open, use
apointedobjecttoprytheplasticlock
of the ferrite core apart (Fig. 3-1).
Whenyoudo,takecarenottodamage
the ferrite core or the plastic lock.
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5cm
maximum
Fastener
Pull and cut
Small ferrite Core(24mm diameter)
Interface
Cable
Fig. 3-2

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Installation of the interface cable ferrite core
■ClampthesmallferritecoreontotheinterfacecableasshowninFig.3-2.Take
caretoavoiddamagingtheinterfacecablewheninstallingtheferritecore.The
ferrite core should be anchored firmly in place with the fastener that comes
with it, as shown in Fig.3-3 and 3-4.
Installation of the peripheral unit cable ferrite core
■Clamp the large ferrite core onto the cable of the interface unit using the same
procedureasyoudofortheinterfacecableferritecore.Withtheperipheralunit
cable ferrite core, however, you have to loop the cable as shown in Fig. 3-5.
Fig. 3-5
Ground wire One loop
Large ferrite core
(28mm diameter)
5cm or less

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4. CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
4-1. RS-232C or RS-422A Serial interface
Follow the procedures below to connect the interface cable:
Fig. 4-1
1Switch off the power to the printer
and computer.
2Insert the interface cable into the
connector. (Besurethatthecableis
oriented correctly before inserting
it.)
3Fasten the right and left screws to
fix them in place on the connector.
4Connect the other end of the inter-
face cable to your computer.
Interface cable
Interface connector
NOTE: The data transfer conditions between the computer and the printer must
be made compatible with the DIP switch settings on the printer. (Refer
to “APPENDIX”.)
4-2. Centronics-type Parallel interface
1Switch off the power to the printer
and computer.
2Insert the interface cable into the
connector. (Besurethatthecableis
oriented correctly before inserting
it.)
3Fasten the connector clasps.
4Connect the other end of the inter-
face cable to your computer.
Fig. 4-2

TABLE DES MATIERES
1. DEBALLAGE ET INSPECTION.......................................................7
1-1. Déballage .....................................................................................7
1-2. Remarques sur la manipulation....................................................7
2. IDENTIFICATION DES PIECES ET NOMENCLATURE ...............8
3. INSTALLATION DU TORE DE FERRITE *EUROPE UNIQUEMENT ......9
Installation du tore de ferrite de câble d’interface.............................10
Installation du tore de ferrite de câble de périphérique .....................10
4. RACCORDEMENT DU CÂBLE D’INTERFACE ...........................11
4-1. Interface série RS-232C ou RS-422A........................................11
4-2. Interface parallèle type Centronics ............................................11
APPENDICE ...........................................................................................24
L’appendice n’est pas traduit.

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FRANÇAIS
1. DEBALLAGE ET INSPECTION
1-1. Déballage
VérifierchaquepiècedelaboîteenseréférantàlaFigure1afindes’assurerqu’on
a bien tout reçu (il doit y avoir cinq pièces).
En cas d’absence d’une de ces pièces, contacter le fournisseur.
Fig. 1-1
1-2. Remarques sur la manipulation
Avantdecommencerl’installationdel’imprimante,s’assurerqu’ondisposebien
d’un endroit approprié pour la mettre. Un “endroit approprié” doit satisfaire aux
conditions suivantes:
•A proximité d’une prise d’accès facile
•Surface ferme et à niveau pratiquement sans aucunes vibrations
•A distance de toute chaleur excessive (par exemple lumière du soleil directe,
radiateurs etc.)
•A distance de toute humidité excessive
•A distance de poussière excessive
•Accès à une source d’alimentation constante ne subissant pas de pointes
d’alimentation.Ainsi,parexemple,ilnefautpasrelierl’imprimanteaumême
circuitqu’unappareilimportantbruyantdugenreréfrigérateurouclimatiseur.
REMARQUE:S’assurerquelatensiondelignecorrespondàlatensionindiquée
sur la plaque signalétique de l’imprimante.
Ø24mm Ø28mm
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Manuel d’utilisation
Manuel d’installation Attache
(Europe uniquement)
Tore de ferrite de
câble d’interface
(Europe
uniquement)
Tore de ferrite
de câble de
périphérique
(Europe
uniquement)
Rouleau de papier échantillon
Arbre du rouleau
de papier
Imprimante