THERMAL UNIT PRINTER MECHANISM
TUP452-24
TUP482-24
SPECIFICATION
AND
OPERATION MANUAL
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................1
2. CONSTRUCTION............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Configuration.........................................................................................................................2
2.2 Principle of Operation............................................................................................................2
3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................4
4. PAPER ROLL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................5
5. PRINTER SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................7
5.1 Switches and Buttons.............................................................................................................7
5.2 Setting the DIP Switches .......................................................................................................8
5.3 Setting the EEPROM...........................................................................................................10
6. DISPLAYS AND FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................12
6.1 LEDs ...................................................................................................................................12
6.2 RESUME Button .................................................................................................................12
6.3 Power Switch and Button Combinations.............................................................................12
6.4 Sensor Adjusting Mode .......................................................................................................13
6.5 Near-End Sensor..................................................................................................................13
6.6 Error Messages ....................................................................................................................14
6.7 Near-End Sensor Position....................................................................................................15
7. INTERFACE...................................................................................................................................16
7.1 Serial Interface (RS-232C or RS-422A)..............................................................................16
7.2 Parallel Interface .................................................................................................................18
8. CUTTER .........................................................................................................................................19
9. PRESENTER (TUP482 series only)..............................................................................................20
10.CHARACTERS ..............................................................................................................................21
10.1 Character Set........................................................................................................................21
10.2 Characters and Sizes............................................................................................................21
11.POWER REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................22
12.NOISE..............................................................................................................................................24
13.STANDARDS..................................................................................................................................25
14.RELIABILITY................................................................................................................................26
14.1 During operation..................................................................................................................26
14.2 During storage .....................................................................................................................26
14.3 Allowable Static Electricity Level ......................................................................................27
14.4 Vibration Test......................................................................................................................27
14.5 Drop Test ............................................................................................................................27
14.6 Life Test...............................................................................................................................28
15.INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL .............................................................................................29
16.INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................31
16.1 Installation precautions........................................................................................................32
16.2 Other precautions.................................................................................................................32
17.Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................36
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TUP452-24/TUP482-24 printers are line thermal printers and are incorporated for use in various
electronic equipment, such as game machines, ATMs and information kiosks. The TUP452-24 is the
cut & drop type, while the TUP482-24 is the presenter type (i.e. the printer is equipped with a paper
ejector).
These printers feature the following:
1. High-speed printing: 2 in./sec (50 mm/sec)
2. High resolution: 8 dots/mm vertically, 8 dots/mm horizontally (approx. 200 dpi)
3. Silent operation
4. Paper roll size: max. 8-inch diameter
5. Choice of three types of interfaces (optional)
6. Presenter function (TUP482D-24NL only)
Display of Model Name
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TUP4
8
2
D
24
NL
Equipped with no translucent sensor
Power supply voltage : DC 24 V
Interface
D: RS-232C
C: Parallel
K: RS-422A
Mechanism type
2: 40 digits
Printer type
5: Equipped with a guillotine-type full cutter
8: Equipped with a guillotine-type full cutter and presenter
TUP400 series thermal printer
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2. CONSTRUCTION
2.1 Configuration
The unit printer mechanism is constructed of the following components:
Unit printer mechanism
Thermal printer
Sensor
Thermal head
Drive
Gear
Platen
Motor
Presenter (TUP482 series only)
Cutter (guillotine-type full cutter)
Frame
Control and interface boards
Near-end sensor
2.2 Principle of Operation
2.2.1 Drive and paper feed
The rotation of the stepping motor is transmitted to the gear, which turns the platen. The rota-
tion of the platen generates friction between it, the thermal paper and the thermal head, there-
fore causing the paper to be fed.
2.2.2 Printer
Color appears on the thermal paper as the temperature of the thermal head’s heat-generating
element increases.
2.2.3 Presenter
The edge of the thermal paper stops just before the presenter’s ejector, the continuous feed of
the thermal paper creates a loop and after printing is finished, the paper is cut. Then, the paper is
fed out by the roller in front of the ejector. (The DC motor rotates the roller)
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Exterior View
Arm
NE-PCB
Resume button
Interface
Line thermal printer Presenter
Cutter
Frame (Inside is the main PCB and interface PCB.)
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3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Specification
Printing method
Printing speed
Printing area
Resolution
Line thermal direct printing
50 mm/sec, 25 mm/sec
80 mm wide (page mode), 75 mm wide (line mode)
8 dot/mm (horizontal)
8 dot/mm (vertical)
Paper width
82.55 mm (3.25 in.)
0
Paper roll diameter
Outer: max. 203 -2 mm (approx. 8 in.)
Inner: 32+1 mm (approx. 1.26 in.)
0
Characters
ASCII
International character set
Katakana (Japanese syllabary)
Bar code
Paper detection
Interface
Paper-out detection using a reflecting photo sensor
Black mark detection using a reflecting photo sensor
Paper near-end detection using a reflecting photo sensor
Serial (RS-232C or RS-422A (optional))
Parallel
Data buffer
Approx. 8 Kb
Auto cutter
Guillotine-type full cutter
DC 24 V ± 7%
Power supply voltage
Environment
Temperature 5˚C to 40˚C
Relative humidity 25% to 80% (no condensation)
External dimensions
Not equipped with presenter (TUP452 series)
173 mm (W) × 299 mm (D) × 175 mm (H)
(without paper roll inserted)
173 mm (W) × 325 mm (D) × 254 mm (H)
(with 8-in. paper roll inserted)
Equipped with presenter (TUP482 series)
173 mm (W) × 355 mm (D) × 175 mm (H)
(without paper roll inserted)
173 mm (W) × 382 mm (D) × 254 mm (H)
(with 8-in. paper roll inserted)
Weight
Approx. 3.1 kg (without presenter installed)
Approx. 3.3 kg (with presenter installed)
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4. PAPER ROLL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Specification
Paper type
Normal heat-sensitive paper
0
Paper width
Paper thickness
Core diameter
82.55 –1 mm (3.25 in.)
60 to 85 µm
Inner: 32+1 mm
0
Outer: 35+1 mm
0
Paper type
Nippon Seishi
TF50KS-E
TF62KS-E
Shin Oji Seishi KF-730
Printing area
82.55 mm
82.55 mm
1.275 mm
80 mm
3.775 mm
75 mm
Printing area
Printing area
(Page mode)
(Line mode)
Black mark
Printing density
Printing position
Macbeth valve 1.2 or higher
26 mm
Paper feed
Max. 36 mm
Printing side
Size
Back (opposite to the printed side)
Width: 10 to 20 mm
(center of the paper must be avoided)
Length: 3 to 10 mm
Reference position The end of the black mark should be positioned at
the front in the paper feed direction.
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Notes)
●
●
●
●
Use paper that is rolled inward.
Do not affix the end of the paper to the paper roller.
Paper jams may occur depending on the paper quality used and the pattern printed.
If the machine is turned off and left for a long time with paper caught in the thermal head, the
paper should be removed and inserted again.
●
●
●
Keep this machine on a level surface.
The roller may leave short marks in the end of the paper.
The cash drawer cannot be used when the PR112 (presenter) is installed.
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5. PRINTER SETTINGS
5.1 Switches and Buttons
The DIP switches and memory switches (EEPROM) are used to make the printer’s settings. In addi-
tion, the sensor adjusting button and RESUME button, which are not used for making printer settings,
are installed.
The sensor adjusting button is located on the paper-out and near-end sensor’s PCB (N.EPCB), and is
mainly used for adjusting the photo sensors, therefore, it is not used by the general user. The RESUME
button is located on the casing (near the LF motor), and is used to bring the printer back on line after it
goes off line (e.g. paper-out). For more details about the RESUME button, refer to “6. DISPLAYS
AND FUNCTIONS”.
The DIP switches are mounted to the interface’s PCB and can be changed by operating them from the
hole used for replacing the EPROM or by removing the interface’s PCB.
The number of DIP switches differs according to the type of interface.
Centronics:
RS-232C:
RS-422A:
None
1 (8-bit)
2 (8-bit and 4-bit)
The EEPROM is 1 word by 16 bits. The EEPROM is mounted on the main unit’s PCB and can be
changed with the commands.
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5.2 Setting the DIP Switches
All of the DIP switches have been set to ON at the time of shipping.
a) DIP switch 1 (for both RS-232C and RS-422A)
Switch position
Function
Baud rate
ON
OFF
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
Handshaking
Data length
Parity
DTR
XON/XOFF
7 bits
8 bits
Disabled
Odd
Enabled
Even
Parity
DC1, 3 (*1)
Power on (*2)
Disabled
Enabled
*1 Only for the RS-232C (This setting is made with DIP switch 2 on the RS-422A.)
*2 For the power on function
1-8 ON
1-8 OFF
When DC1, 3 is disabled
When DC1, 3 is enabled
When addressable
Select
Select
Select
Deselect
Select
Deselect
Baud rate
1-1
1-2
2400BPS
4800BPS
9600BPS
19200BPS
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
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b) DIP switch 2 (only for the RS-422A)
SW 2-1
DC1, 3 disabled ON
SW 2-2
SW 2-3
ON
SW 2-4
ON
ON
Address #1
OFF
ON
ON
ON
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
#10
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
#11
#12
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
#13
OFF
ON
ON
#14
OFF
OFF
DC1, 3 mode
OFF
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5.3 Setting the EEPROM
The following command from the host computer is used to make the EEPROM settings.
a) EEPROM settings command
<ESC> #N, n1 n2 n3 n4 <LF> <NUL>
N:
Memory switch no.
n1 n2 n3 n4: Setting data
For more details, refer to “Programmer’s Manual”.
b) Memory switch 0
N = 0
n1: Always 0
n2: Always 0
n3: Always 0
n4: Mode select
0
1
Page mode (Default)
Line mode
c) Memory switch 1
N = 1
n1: Sensor select
n2: Start-position detect
n3: Zero style
n4: International character set
Parameter
n1
Setting
Sensor select
0 (Default)
1
Reflective sensor
(Black mark)
Transmissive sensor
n2
n3
n4
Start-position detect
Zero style
OFF
ON
Normal zero
Slashed zero
See below
International character set
n4
Country
n4
Country
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
USA
7
8
Spain #1
France
Germany
UK
Japan
9
Norway
A
B
C
Denmark #2
Spain #2
Denmark #1
Sweden
Italy
Latin America
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d) Memory switch 2
N = 2
n1: Always 0
n2: Always 1
n3: Always 0
n4: Printing speed
0
1
50 mm/sec. (Default)
25 mm/sec.
e) Memory switch 3
N = 3
n1: Always 0
n2: Character table
0
1
2
3
Normal (Default)
Katakana
IBM
IBM
n3: Print column
0
1
40 column (Default)
50 column
n4:
0
1
2
3
<CR> Disabled
<CR> Disabled
Same as <LF>
Same as <LF>
Paper feed 4 mm (Default)
Paper feed 3 mm (Default)
Paper feed 4 mm
Paper feed 3 mm
f) Memory switch B
N = B
n1: Always 0
n2: Presenter
0
1
Not installed (TUP452)
Installed (TUP482)
n3: Always 0
n4: Always 1
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6. DISPLAYS AND FUNCTIONS
The LEDs and RESUME button are mounted on the NEPCB.
6.1 LEDs
LED
Function
HU
PE
Lights up when errors occur
(For more details, refer to “6.6 Error Messages”.)
ERR
6.2 RESUME Button
When no paper is inserted, insert more paper, then press this button to automatically feed the specified
length of paper (approx. 80 mm when the presenter is installed or approx. 30 mm when it is not). After
the paper is cut, the printer will go back on line.
6.3 Power Switch and Button Combinations
The following settings can be made by pressing either the RESUME button or the sensor adjusting but-
ton at the same time that the power switch is turned on.
<RESUME button and power switch>
Buzzer
LED
Function
One beep
HU lights up
Release the RESUME button to execute a HEX dump.
[*1]
↓
2 sec.
Two beeps
PE lights up
Release the RESUME button to execute a test print. [*2]
[*1] The HEX dump mode remains valid until the power is turned off.
[*2] The printer continues the test print until the power is turned off.
<Sensor adjusting button and power switch>
Buzzer
LED
Function
One beep
HU lights up
Release the sensor adjusting button to start sensor
adjusting mode. [*3]
↓
2 sec.
[*3] Do not continue pressing the sensor adjusting button for more than two seconds.
Note) The Line and Page modes cannot be chosen with the panel buttons; these modes can only be
chosen with commands.
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6.4 Sensor Adjusting Mode
a) Reflecting sensor (black mark sensor)
●
Insert the paper in front of the sensor mechanism so that a black mark is not positioned in front of
the sensor.
●
Adjust the reflecting sensor controller VR4 on the PCB until the HU LED lights up.
b) Paper-out sensor
●
Insert the paper in front of the sensor mechanism so that a black mark is not positioned in front of
the sensor.
●
Adjust the paper-out sensor controller VR3 on the PCB until the PE LED lights up.
6.5 Near-End Sensor
Selecting the open frame setting with memory switch B enables near-end sensors A and B. It is possi-
ble to determine the state of near-end sensors A and B by outputting the <EOT> command to the
printer. (This is only possible when a serial interface is used.) Refer to “Programmer’s Manual”.
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6.6 Error Messages
It is possible to determine the type of error occurring by observing the printing results and which LED
lights up.
a) Recoverable errors
The printer goes off line when these errors occur.
To resume operation, remove the cause of the error, then press the RESUME button.
LED
Error
Cause
ERR
HU
On
PE
Head up error
Paper-out error
Label size error
The head is raised.
No paper is inserted.
On
On
The paper size differs from the measured size.
b) Unrecoverable errors
The printer goes off line when these errors occur.
Operation of the printer cannot be resumed even after the cause of the unrecoverable error is
removed.
LED
Error
Cause
ERR
HU
PE
Command error
Cutting error
There is an error in the command.
The paper is not cut properly.
On
On
On
On
On
On
Transmission error *1 There is an abnormality in the received data.
Paper jam error *2 The paper is not fed up to the sensor.
On
On
*1 Valid only with the serial interface
*2 Valid only in presenter mode
c) Other errors
●
Data errors (<ESC> “PC” command: defines character and bar code data)
A data error will occur if an invalid character or bar code type is selected or if the print result
extends outside the print area. When a data error occurs, all commands become invalid (character
strings and bar codes are not printed). However, the printer will not go off line and the LEDs will
not light up.
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6.7 Near-End Sensor Position
<Technical Specifications>
The near-end sensors can be moved a maximum of 5 mm to the right or left by moving the near-end
sensor PCB.
Slightly loosen the three screws (without removing them) used to install the PCB, then move the PCB
to the desired position. After making sure that the PCB fits properly (i.e. it is not loose), tighten the
three screws. (Do not break the PCB.)
Near-end sensor NEA
Near-end sensor NEB
Near-end sensor PCB
Square hole
Side frame
Screw
Can be moved a maximum
of 5 mm to the right and left
Slot
* The near-end sensors are mounted on the back of the PCB.
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7. INTERFACE
Three interface types are available: parallel, serial RS-232C or serial RS-422A. Any of these interfaces
can be used by installing the corresponding PCB.
7.1 Serial Interface (RS-232C or RS-422A)
RS-232C
Item
Specification
Data transfer method
Data transfer rate
Asynchronous serial interface
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Start bit: 1
Data bit: 7 or 8
Odd, even or no parity
Stop bit: 1
Signal polarity
Mark = logic “1” (–3 V to –15 V)
Space = logic “0” (+3 V to +15V)
Connector Pin Assignment (D-SUB 25 pin)
Pin No.
Signal Name
IN/OUT
Function
1
2
3
4
F-GND
TXD
RXD
RTS
—
OUT
IN
Frame ground
Transmit data
Receive data
OUT
Send request signal. There is a space when the printer is
ready to receive.
5
CTS
IN
There is a space when the host computer is ready to send.
However, this signal is not checked by the printer.
6
7
N/C
Not used
S-GND
N/C
Signal ground
Not used
8 ~ 10
11
RCH
OUT
There is a space when the printer is ready to receive.
Same as pin 20.
12
13
14
15
16
N/C
Not used
S-GND
Signal ground
FAULT
OUT
OUT
IN
There is a mark when an error is occurring in the printer.
Send data for multi printer
Receive data for multi printer
Not used
Multi-TXD
Multi-DTX
17 ~ 19 N/C
20 DTR
Data terminal ready signal. There is a space when the
printer is ready to receive.
21 ~ 25 N/C
Not used
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RS-422A
Item
Specification
Data transfer method
Data transfer rate
Asynchronous serial interface
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Start bit: 1
Data bit: 7 or 8
Odd, even or no parity
Stop bit: 1
Signal polarity
Mark = logic “1” (–)
Space = logic “0” (+)
Connector Pin Assignment
Pin No.
Signal Name
IN/OUT
Function
1
2 ~ 6
7
F-GND
N/C
Frame ground
Not used
S-GND
N/C
Signal ground
Not used
8
9
SD (+)
SD (–)
OUT
OUT
Send data
10
Send data
11 ~ 12 N/C
Not used
13
S-GND
Signal ground
Not used
14 ~ 16 N/C
17
18
19
RD (+)
IN
IN
IN
Receive data
Receive data
RD (–)
CS (+)
There is a space when the host computer is ready to send.
However, this signal is not checked by the printer.
20 ~ 22 N/C
Not used
23
24
25
CS (–)
IN
There is a space when the host computer is ready to send.
However, this signal is not checked by the printer.
RS (+)
RS (–)
OUT
OUT
Send request signal. There is a space when the printer is
ready to receive.
Send request signal. There is a space when the printer is
ready to receive.
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7.2 Parallel Interface
Item
Specification
Method
Centronics
Data transfer rate
1000 to 6000 cps
Synchronization method External supply strobe pulse
Handshaking
Logic level
By ACK and BUSY signals
TTL-compatible
Connector Pin Assignment
Pin No.
1
Signal Name
STROBE
IN/OUT
Function
IN
Normally HIGH. Data reading starts after this signal
becomes LOW.
2 ~ 9
10
DATA 1 ~ 8
ACK
IN
Data. HIGH for “1”, LOW for “0”.
OUT
OUT
Turned ON when data acquisition is complete.
11
BUSY
Reception of data is possible when this signal is LOW;
reception is not possible when HIGH.
12
13
PAPER OUT
SELECTED
OUT
OUT
Becomes HIGH when no paper is inserted.
Becomes HIGH when the printer goes on line.
Not used
14 ~ 15 N/C
16
17
18
SIGNAL GND
Signal ground
CHASSIS GND
+5 V
Printer frame ground
+5 V for external equipment (50 mA max.)
Return signal for various signals
19 ~ 30 TWISTED
PAIR RETURN
RESET
31
32
33
IN
Initializes the printer when LOW.
Becomes LOW when the printer cannot function.
Ground terminal for external equipment
Not used
ERROR
OUT
EXT GND
34 ~ 35 N/C
36
—
Always HIGH
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8. CUTTER
Item
Specification
Method
Guillotine-type full cutting
DC motor
Drive method
Installation
Supply
Attached to the mechanism with screws
Thickness of one sheet of paper: 60 to 85 µm
Minimum cutting length 25.4 mm (no presenter)
80 mm (equipped with presenter)
Life (standard paper)
300,000 times
Paper debris must be removed.
Error
An error occurs if the cutter has not returned to the home position within
the specified time.
Notes) If the cutter is not located at the home position when an error has occurred, it can be returned to
the home position by removing the cause of the error and turning the power off, then on again.
The cutter can also be returned to the home position by turning off the power, inserting a
screwdriver into the hole on the side of the cutter, then rotating the motor until the cutter is
returned to the position which is believed to be the home position.
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9. PRESENTER (TUP482 series only)
In order to eject the paper after it is printed and cut, a presenter can be installed on the front of the cut-
ter.
Item
Specification
Possible sheet length
Setting
Approx. 80 mm (min.)
The presenter is installed and bit 8 of MSW5 is set to “1” at the time of
shipping. (Bit 0 of MSW5 is also set to “1” for the open frame.)
Operation sequence
(viewed from the
operator’s side)
a. The paper is not ejected during printing.
b. The cutter cuts the end of the paper after printing is completed.
c. The presenter’s roller rotates for 5 seconds, which causes the sheet to
be ejected from the exit. The sheet stops when the end leaves the
roller.
d. The next printing step starts when the sheet is removed by the operator.
e. If the sheet is not removed within 5 seconds, the roll begins to rotate.
If the status end request (EOT) is sent from the host computer while
the sheet is remains at the exit, the host computer will return to status
E5.
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10. CHARACTERS
10.1 Character Set
ASCII
Katakana (Japanese syllabary)
International character set
10.2 Characters and Sizes
(Width and length of 1 dot = 0.125 mm (1/8 mm))
1. Page mode
Character face
Print size (length × width)
Small characters
Standard characters
Bold characters
OCR-B
16 × 8 dots
24 × 16 dots
32 × 24 dots
24 × 16 dots
24 × 24 dots
Full-size Kanji
2. Line mode
Character face
Print size (length × width)
IBM Block
24 × 12 or 32 × 12 dots
24 × 12 dots
Other ANK
Full-size Kanji
Half-size Kanji
24 × 24 dots
24 × 12 dots
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11. POWER REQUIREMENTS
The input voltage shall be DC 24 V ± 7% (rated 2.5 A, less than 6 A/15 sec.). The current used when
solid printing is performed is shown below.
Block 1 (384 dots)
12A
12A
Block 2 (256 dots)
8A
T
8A
T
T
T
0.5A
0.5A
Cycle 2.5ms
Item
Specification
T (weld time)
approx. 550 ms (25C, standard density)
Max. 800 ms depending on the conditions
Current (during solid Peak current: 12 A max.
printing)
Average current: 6.6 A max.
12 × 0.8 + 8 × 0.8 + 0.5 × (2.5 – 0.8 × 2)
2.5
Item
Specification
Recommended power
supply
For 100 or 120 V Star Micronics Power Supply Unit SLS-060P-50
(Part number: 87393030)
For 230 V
Star Micronics Power Supply Unit SLS060PH-50A
(Part number: 87393090)
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Primary power connector
UL1672, CSA. AWM • AWG20
5
4
3
2
1
5 : NC
4 : NC
3 : AC
2 : NC
1 : AC
JST.VHR-5N
Star micronics cable unit 2 × 240C BCP4
(Part number: 80705051)
Secondary power connector
UL1007 AWG18
Unit junction connector
Power connector
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
AMP 1-480425-0
JST. VHR-4N
Recommended power – unit junction cable
Unit power cable
1
2
3
4
AMP 1-480426-0
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12. NOISE
Item
Measurement standard = ANSI 1.29 (DIN45, ISO7779)
Average sound pressure at 1 m 50 dB or less
Specification
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13. STANDARDS
Safety standards
1. UL (RU)
2. CSA
Radio interference (compatible)
1. FCC Class A
2. CANADA DOC Class A
3. VDE Class B
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14. RELIABILITY
14.1 During operation
Temperature:
Humidity:
5˚ ~ 40˚C
25% RH ~ 80% RH (no condensation)
Operating temperature and humidity ranges
% RELATIVE HUMIDITY
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
-20 -10
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 °C
ENVIRONMENTAL
TEMPERATURE
Notes) When the environmental temperature is too high, the thermal head temperature sensor is acti-
vated and the printer stops operating.
14.2 During storage
Temperature:
Humidity:
–20˚C ~ 60˚C
10% RH ~ 90% RH (no condensation)
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14.3 Allowable Static Electricity Level
Quality control
test specifications
Direct discharge
Element allowable level
(self-printing)
± 8 kV (*1)
± 15 kV
No fracturing of elements allowed
Indirect discharge Element allowable level
(self-printing)
± 15 kV
Checker connection allowable level
(continuous printing)
± 3 kV (*2)
Direct discharge error: ≤5%
Indirect discharge error: 0%
(*1) ±10 kV test is also performed.
(*2) ±5 kV test is also performed.
Notes)
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Use SLS-060P-50 (Sanken) as the power source.
The reference data is shown in the table above; this data may differ depending on the installa-
tion conditions.
14.4 Vibration Test
Item
Specification
Frequency
Amplitude
Gravity
7 ~ 100 ~ 7 Hz (sweeping: 2.5 minutes)
15.3 ~ 0.07 mm
1.5 G (constant)
Vibration direction and 1 hour in each direction: X, Y and Z
time
Total of 3 hours
Packing
As small as possible
14.5 Drop Test
Item
Specification
Drop height
Drop sequence
Packing
80 cm
One corner, three edges and six surfaces
As small as possible
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14.6 Life Test
MCBF
Item
Specification
No. of printed lines
Auto cutter
5 million lines (excluding the thermal head life)
300,000 cutting operations (One sheet of paper should be less than 85 µm.)
1.5 × 108 pulses or a printing distance of 100 km (Notes)
Thermal head
Notes)
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The thermal head life given above is applicable for cases when standard paper is used.
Printing continuously at a print ratio of less than 12.5% increases the resistance of the ther-
mal head’s heat-generating element by more than 15% of the initial value.
Excluding damages caused by dust, foreign objects etc.
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Missing dot ratio is maximum of 0.5 % over 50 km.
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15. INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL
OPEN
Lever
Arm
Paper roll
• Remove the arm from the frame
and install the paper roll.
Cutter’s guide
Pass the paper over the damper shaft, then pass it under the thermal head and cutter guide. Feed the
paper until the end enters the presenter’s roller.
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PRESS
Firmly press the areas indicated with crosshatches
on the thermal head until the lever is reset.
Carefully place the paper roll on the frame, then wind the roll to remove any slack in the paper. (Incor-
rectly installing the paper roll may bend the frame or cause a paper jam.)
RESUME
Press the RESUME button.
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16. INSTALLATION
Installation procedure
Install the printer using four M4 bolts as shown in the illustration below. (Refer to the diagram of the
“Installation Hole Dimensions”.)
Unit printer
Sheet metal, rail, etc.
M4
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16.1 Installation precautions
1. Install the printer on a level surface. (Consult with a representative when installing the printer at an
angle.)
2. Be sure that there is plenty of space around the printer. (Refer to the diagram of the “External
Dimensions”.)
3. Since the thermal head is very hot, carefully examine where the printer is installed. (When a fan is
used to provide ventilation, be very careful of dust since it can damage the thermal head.)
4. Although this printer is made of plated steel sheets, the ends are not plated.
16.2Other precautions
1. Correctly insert the paper before printing.
2. Do not use or store this printer in a dusty or oily environment or in a place containing a large
amount of iron.
3. Remove any dust, paper particles, etc. using either a soft brush or a cloth dampened in alcohol.
4. Do not apply a strong force to the printer. Otherwise, the frame may bend causing the printer to
malfunction.
5. The printer should only be used in the specified environmental conditions (temperature, humidity,
etc.) and not subject to sudden environmental changes. When sudden environmental changes
occur, the printer should be kept in the new environment for approximately 30 minutes before it is
used.
6. Do not use the printer if condensation has formed on it.
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1 6 4 . 2
1 4 8
2 . 8
1 6
1 0 3
1 9
8 . 2 5 ( P A P E R 1 W 0 . 2 I D 5 E T H )
7 3 . 6
1 6 4 . 2
4 . 8
External Dimensions
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2 6 6
2 5 4
2 0 4
1 9 9
1 7 4 . 6
1 6 2
1 5 1
7 9
7 5
45°
1 9 . 2
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Installation Hole Dimensions
Using four M4 bolts, install the printer from the bottom as shown in the illustration below.
Front
Back
0 ± . 1 1 3 0
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17. Maintenance
Regular maintenance is very important since minute debris of thermosensible paper sticking to the
platen may cause slipping of the paper feeder. Maintenance should be made as follows:
Maintenance Timing:
Generally, TUP series should be maintained every time after using 10 rolls of 8 inch ø Star Standard
Spec paper roll, or 5 km length.
Generally, TSP series should be maintained every time after using 35 rolls of 115mm ø Star
Standard Spec paper roll, or 5 km length.
Maintenance Procedures:
1. Make sure that the power supply is turned off before starting the maintenance procedures.
2. Wipe and rub the platen gently with a dry soft cloth to remove all debris stuck on the platen sur-
face. (Turn the platen around to remove debris from all the surface.)
Take enough care not to touch the gears and the cutter guide when wiping the platen to avoid any
*
bodily injury.
Avoid wiping a same spot of the platen continuously, otherwise it may cause deformation of the
*
platen.
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the platen.
*
Dry soft cloth
Platen
Cutter guide
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