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USER MANUAL TSP847L Star Micronics

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONIFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable. This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A. Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 50081-1/01.92 and EN 50082-1/01.92, following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989. EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 60950, following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as of July 1993. The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU. Trademark acknowledgments TSP700: Star Micronics Co., Ltd. ESC/POS: Seiko Epson Corporation Notice

• All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without STAR’s express permission is forbidden.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press. However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

• The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

Standard Model Roll paper User’s manual Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Control panel Features LED indica- tors to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Ferrite core Fastener (Parallel interface model only) (Parallel interface model only) Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Power switch Used to turn on/off power to the printer. Power connector For connection of the AC adapter. Never unplug the AC adapter while the printer is on. Peripheral drive connector Connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Interface connector For connection to a host computer.– 2 – ENGLISH Roll paper User’s manual Cover open lever Pull this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Control panel Features LED indica- tors to indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Ferrite core Fastener (Parallel interface model only) (Parallel interface model only) Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Power switch Used to turn on/off power to the printer. Power connector For connection of the AC adapter. Never unplug the AC adapter while the printer is on. Peripheral drive connector Connects to periph- eral units such as cash drawers, etc. Do not connect this to a telephone. Interface connector For connection to a host computer. Wall Mount/Stand Model Bracket (Option) Stand (Option)– 3 – ENGLISH 1-1. Choosing a place for the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. ✓ Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. ✓ The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. ✓ Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. ✓ Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight. ✓ Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat. ✓ Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust. ✓ Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power spikes. ✓ Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid. 1-2. Mounting hardware for wall mount model Precautions when mounting ✓ Unplug the power cord from the outlet before starting any of the following operations. ✓ Select a location where the unit will not be exposed to water or impact. Make sure the wall material has sufficient width for mounting the brackets. ✓ Carefully select screws for mounting the bracket to the wall. These screws must have sufficient strength to hold the printer and must be long enough to enter the wall and provide a secure mounting. Remember that we will in no way be responsible for damage resulting from the printer falling due to insufficient mounting strength. ✓ The weight of the printer, including a roll of paper with the largest diameter, is approximately 2.9 kg. ✓ The screws for mounting the bracket must have both a shear and tensile strength capable of withstanding a load of 12 kgf (118 N) or more. It is recommended that anchor nuts be used. ✓ A screw diameter of 4 mm is recommended.– 4 – ENGLISH ✓ Always use all eight (8) screw holes in the mounting bracket when securing the mounting bracket to the wall. ✓ Mount the bracket to the wall so that its mounting accuracy is within a range of ±2° perpendicular. ✓ The wall used for mounting should be 90°±2° to the horizontal reference. 1-2-1. Specifications of the wall mounting bracket Wall mounting bracket outer dimensions Wall mounting bracket weight Screws for wall mounting bracket

• Not included in the package. The customer is to prepare the screws that meet the type of wall to be used for mounting. 121 × 168 × 14.5 mm (Width × Height × Depth) Approx. 0.27 kg. Use commercially available screws that have sufficient strength to withstand the weight of the printer. The eight (8) screws used must have both a shear and tensile strength capable of withstanding a load of 12 kgf (118 N) or more The anchor nuts used must have both a shear and tensile strength capable of withstand- ing a load of 12 kgf (118 N) or more Wood structure wall Concrete wall 1-2-2. Mounting the bracket for the wall mount model 1 Make sure there is enough room for the printer with the printer cover open, especially in front of the printer. 2 As shown in the illustration to the right, place the mounting bracket against the wall where the printer is to be mounted and mark the positions of the screw holes. 3 Drill holes at the locations marked. 4 Secure the bracket in place using screws with a diameter of 4 mm. Wall materialWall mountingbracket– 5 – ENGLISH Position the printer over the wall bracket and then slide it downwards to set it in place. The printer is fixed in place by interlock- ing the hook on the place attached to the bottom of the printer with the hook con- nector on the bracket. It is not necessary to secure it further with screws, etc. Wood structure wall Concrete structure wall

• Locate the beams in the wall and mount using them.

• Do not tighten the screws or anchors to locations with one wall sheet. Always make sure that the screws penetrate the beams. (This is so the weight of the printer can be supported.) Screw Beam Wall Anchor nuts Concrete wall

• Drive the anchor nuts into the wall and tighten the screws.– 6 – ENGLISH

2. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter

When consumable parts have run out, use those specified in the table below. Make sure that the AC adapter specified in the table is used. Use of consumable parts or AC adapter which are not specified in the table may result in damage to the printer, fire or electric shock. (1) Roll paper specification Thermal paper Thickness: 65~150

m ø32±1 mm ø25.4 mm Printed surface: Outer edge of roll Tail end handling: Do not use paste or glue to secure the roll paper or its core. Do not fold the tail end of the paper. (2) Recommended paper Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited P220AG (normal type paper), 65

m (thickness) HP220A (high image stability paper), 65

m (thickness) HP220AB-1 (high image stability paper), 75

m (thickness) P220AB (normal type paper, card ticket), 85

m (thickness) P220AC-1 (normal type paper, card ticket), 95

m (thickness) P220AC (normal type paper, card ticket), 105

m (thickness) P220AD (normal type paper, card ticket), 130

m (thickness) P220AE-1 (normal type paper, card ticket), 150

m (thickness) Oji Paper Co., Ltd. PD150R (normal type paper), 75

m (thickness) PD160R (high image stability paper), 65/75

m (thickness) Nippon Paper Industries TF50KS-E2C (normal type paper), 65

m (thickness) Depending on the type and thickness of the paper, it may be necessary to change the settings for printing darkness. To change the darkness settings, use the printing darkness settings command <ESC><RS> ‘d’ n. Refer to the separate programmer’s manual for details. +0.3 -1– 7 – ENGLISH (3) AC adapter (option) Model name: PS60-24 A Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: DC24±5%, 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Max) Important! Access the following URL for the information of the recommended paper. http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/– 8 – ENGLISH

3. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter

3-1. Interface Cable 3-1-1. Ferrite Core Installation (Parallel interface model only) (1)For only the parallel interface model, affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration below. (2)Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (3)Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. Ferrite coreInterface cable 5 cm maximumFastenerPull and cut– 9 – ENGLISH 3-1-2. Connecting the Interface Cable Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (1)Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (2)In the case of a serial interface, tighten the connector screws. In the case of a parallel interface, fasten the connector clasps. Serial interface cable Parallel interface cable– 10 – ENGLISH 3-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. The following describes how to install the ferrite core and make the actual connection. See “Modular plug” on page 80 for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. Important! Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. (1)Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. Important! Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the printer. Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a chance it may carry peripheral voltage.– 11 – ENGLISH 3-3. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (1)Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable. (2)Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer. (3)Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet.– 12 – ENGLISH Power switch 3-4. Turning Power On Make sure that the AC adapter has been connected as described in 3-3. (1)Set the power switch located on the front of the printer to on. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Important! We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access.– 13 – ENGLISH

4. Control Panel and Other Functions

4-1. Control Panel 1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Lights when the power is ON 2 ERROR lamp (Red LED) Indicates various errors in combi- nation with POWER lamp 3 FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper. 4-2. Errors

1) If the cutter doesn’t return to the home position, or doesn’t perform the

initial movement, it cannot be recovered.

2) If the paper is jammed, turn the power off, clear the jammed paper, then

turn the power ON. POWER lampFlashes at 0.5 sec-ond intervals Recovery ConditionsAutomatically recovered after theprint head has cooled.Automatically recovered by closingthe printer cover.Error DescriptionHead high tem-perature detectionCover open errorERROR lamp Off

1) If a non recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF immediately.

2) When Power supply error occurs, there is a possibility that the power

supply unit has a trouble. For other non recoverable errors, please consult the dealer for repairs.

4) Paper detection error

POWER lamp Off Flashes at 0.25 second intervals Flashes at 0.5 sec- ond intervals Flashes at 1 sec- ond intervals Recovery Conditions This is not a recoverable error. Consult dealer for repairs. This is not a recoverable error. Consult dealer for repairs. This is not a recoverable error. Consult dealer for repairs. Error Description RAM error EPROM error Thermistor error Power supply er- ror ERROR lamp

Recovery Conditions Automatically recovered by loading a new paper roll, then closing the printer cover. Indicators show that the paper end is approaching, but the printer contin- ues to print. Error Description Paper out error Paper near end ERROR lamp Flashes at 0.5 sec- ond intervals Flashes at 2 sec- ond intervals– 15 – ENGLISH 4-3. Self Printing (1)Test Printing Turn the power on while holding the FEED button depressed. Test printing will be performed according to the Ver. No., DIP switch settings and character order. When the FEED button is depressed at the time of the end of test printing, only the characters will be printed out repeatedly.– 16 – ENGLISH (2) Hexadecimal Dump Mode Open the printer cover, then turn the power on while holding the FEED button. When the cover is closed, “*** HEX DUMP PRINTING ***” is printed, and the printer enters the Hexadecimal Dump Mode. Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code. This function allows you to check if a control code sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not. The final line is not printed if its data is less than one full line. However, if the FEED button is pushed, the final line is printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to turn off the printer completely.– 17 – ENGLISH

5. Loading the Roll Paper

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specification. Push the Cover open lever, and open the printer cover. While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper roll into the hollow, and pull on the leading edge of the paper toward you. Note 1: When you use a paper of the thickness which needs the tension bar (65

m paper thickness<100

m), make sure not to pass the paper under the tension bar. Note 2: When you use a paper of the thickness which doesn’t need the ten- sion bar (100

m paper thickness 150

m), please remove two screws at both sides of the tension bar with a screw- driver, and remove the tension bar unit in advance. Ordinarily, this procedure (removal of the tension bar) should already have been done by your dealer. Cover open leverRoll paperTension barTension barRoll paper(Wall Mount/Standard Model)(Standard Model)– 18 – ENGLISH Push down both sides of the printer cover to close. Note: Make sure that the printer cover is securely closed. Important!

1. Do not touch the cutter blade.

• There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress.

• The printer cover can be opened when replacing the paper. How- ever, since the cutter blade is on the inside of the printer cover, be careful not to place your face or hands too close to the cutter blade.

2. Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer

cover with your hand.

3. Do not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed.

4. The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily

damaged. Do not touch them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc.

5. During and immediately after printing, the area around the thermal

head is very hot. Do not touch it, as you could be burned.

6. Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element

becomes soiled by being touched with your hands. Do not touch the thermal head heating element.

7. There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from

static electricity. Please exercise caution.

8. The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be

guaranteed if any paper other than that recommended is used. In particular, paper containing [Na+, K+, C1-] may drastically reduce the working life of the thermal head. Please exercise caution.

9. Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of

the head from condensation, etc.– 19 – ENGLISH

6. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor

Use the following procedure to adjust the near-end sensor so it is compatible with the size of roll paper you are using. 1 Open the printer cover. 2 Determine the diameter of the roll paper you are using and find the required setting in the table below. 3 Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar pointer object into the hole of the adjuster. While pressing the adjuster, slide it up or down to the setting that matches the roll paper you are using. Make sure the tab indicated by the arrow in the illustration is inside one of the grooves. Important! The wall mount model can only be used at level 3, and therefore must not be modified. Make the necessary adjustments to the standard model. Level 3 Level 2 Level 1– 20 – ENGLISH Adjustment value according to the paper you are using Note

1) The standard model is set to level 1

prior to being shipped from the fac- tory. The wall mount model is set to level

The wall mount model can only be used at level 3, and therefore must not be modified.

2) The C dimension and the remained

paper length are the calculated val- ues. There may be some variations in actual mechanism. When using the paper roll with a core whose inside diameter (A):ø12, outside diameter (B):ø18 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 ø23 ø27 ø31 2.5 4.9 7.7

Remained paper length (Approx. m) Detected diameter (C) (Approx. mm) When using the paper roll with a core whose inside diameter (A): ø25.4, outside diameter (B):ø32 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 ø36 ø40 ø44 2.8 6.4 10.4

Remained paper length (Approx. m) Detected diameter (C) (Approx. mm)

Roll paper core– 21 – ENGLISH

7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams

7-1. Preventing Paper Jams The paper should not be touched during ejection and before it is cut. Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection may cause a paper jam, paper cutting failure or line feed failure. 7-2. Removing Paper Jam If a paper jam occurs, clear it as described below. (1)Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer. (2)Pull the lever toward you to open the printer cover. (3)Remove the jammed paper. Note: Take care not to damage the printer when removing the jammed paper. Since it is easy to damage the thermal head in particular, take care not to touch it. (4)Position the roll paper straight and close the printer cover gently. Note 1: Make sure that the paper is positioned straight. If the printer cover is closed with the paper skewed, a paper jam may result. Note 2: Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides. Do not try to close it by pressing down on the center. The cover may not lock properly. (5)Set the power switch to on to turn on power to the printer. Make sure that the ERROR LED is not lit. Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not accept any commands such as the print command, so make sure that the printer cover is locked properly.– 22 – ENGLISH

8. Periodical Cleaning

Printed characters may become partially unclear due to accumulated paper dust and dirt. To prevent such a problem, paper dust collected in the paper holder and paper transport section and on the surface of the thermal head must be removed periodically. Such cleaning is recommended to be carried out once six month or one million lines. 8-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head To remove blackish dust collected on the surface of the thermal head, wipe it with alcohol (IPA). Note: The thermal head is easy to damage, so clean it gently with a soft cloth. Take sufficient care not to scratch it when cleaning it. 8-2. Cleaning the Paper Holder Use a soft cloth to remove paper dust from the paper holder and paper transport section.– 24 – FRANÇAIS

<Viewed from Connector Surface> Important!

• When using a printer power supply other than the optional AC adaptor (PS60-24A), be sure that the following cautions are observed.

• Use a power supply of DC 24 V ±10% and more than 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Min) with SELV output approved by IEC60950.

• Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise. Take the appropriate measures to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.– 99 – APPENDIX A-5. Environmental Requirements (1)Operating Temperature 5°C to 45°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation) (2)Transport/storage (except for paper) Temperature -20°C to 60°C Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation) A-6. Reliability (1)MCBF 37 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with paper thickness in the range 65 µm to 75 µm) 20 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with paper thickness in the range 76 µm to 150 µm) (2) Cutter life 1.0 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and 75 µm)

0.9 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between

0.18 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is be-

tween 100 and 130 µm)

0.15 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is be-

01020Temperature (°C)Operating environmentrange Relative humidity Operating temperature and humidity range30 40 50– 100 – APPENDIX A-7. Black mark specifications <Remarks> 1.) The cut position shown above is when the print starting position correct value for Appendix F: memory switch 2 is the default setting. 2.) The black mark’s PCS value must be 0.90 or more. 3.) Note that accuracy of starting printing with the black mark sensor must be within ±2 mm of the standard printing positions, the printing length must be within ±2 mm of the set value in consideration of discrepancies occurring in the processing accuracy of the platen diameter and environmental tempera- ture in the initial state, and a -5% error margin against the set value must be taken into account in consideration of life expectancy and attention paid to the print layout when using pre-printed paper. 4.) The printing area must be within the usable range shown in the above diagram when using black marks. With regards to the top margin, approximately 14 mm is established between the print position and the cut position (auto cutter,) and the paper is fed through 1 mm or more (eight dot lines) if printing is performed after the cutting operations, making a total of 15 mm or more for the margin. Ensure that the margin shown in the above diagram is used to prevent the printing area value in the paper feed direction from exceeding the pitch of the black mark. Note that if this margin is not used, it may result in pages being skipped and other defects. [Example of the printing area setting] <When the pitch of the black mark (dimension A) is 100 mm> Top margin: 15 mm / bottom margin: 3 mm + (100 mm × 0.03) = 6 mm From this, it is clear that the printing area in the paper feed direction must be 79 mm or less. Printing direction The reverse side of the paper is the printing surface. Reverse side of the paper Dimension A = 30 to 300 mm 5 ± 1 mm 15 mm or more 1 mm

APPENDIX Appendix B: Dip Switch Setting Two DIP switches are provided at the bottom of the printer, and can be set as given in the table below. Be sure to set the power switch to off before changing the settings. It is recommended to use a pointed item like a pen or flat-blade driver screw to change the settings. The settings will become effective when the power switch is set to on again. The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.

2. Remove the screw from the DIP switch cover. Then take off the DIP switch

cover, as shown in the illustration below.

3. Set the switches using a pointed tool, such as a pen or flat-blade screwdriver.

4. Replace the DIP switch cover. Then secure it with the screw.

The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer.– 102 – APPENDIX No. 1DIP-SW12 3 4 5 6 7 8No. 1DIP-SW22 3 4 B-1. Parallel Interface Type

DIP-SW 1 Switch 1-1 Switch 1-2 Command emulation ON ON Star Line Mode OFF ON Star Page Mode ON OFF DP8340 Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. The functions of switches 1-3 through 1-8 will change according to the command emulation that has been set using switches 1-1 and 1-2. (1) Star Line mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always ON 1-2 Command emulation Always ON 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Pin #31 (INIT) reset signal Valid Invalid 1-6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full (conditions for BUSY) buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) (2) Star Page mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always OFF 1-2 Command emulation Always ON 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Pin #31 (INIT) reset signal Valid Invalid 1-6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full (conditions for BUSY) buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on)– 103 – APPENDIX (3) DP8340 mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always ON 1-2 Command emulation Always OFF 1-3 Control cord CR Invalid Same as LF 1-4 Character table (See below) 1-5 Character table (See below) 1-6 International character set (See below) 1-7 International character set (See below) 1-8 International character set (See below) Character Table Switch USA & Europe IBM#1 IBM#2 JAPAN

International Character Set Switch USA France Germany England Denmark Sweden 1 Itary Spain 1 1-6 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 1-7 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 1-8 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1 2-2 Always ON Should be set to on 2-3 2-4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.– 104 – APPENDIX No. 1DIP-SW12 3 4 5 6 7 8No. 1DIP-SW22 3 4 B-2. Serial Interface Type

DIP-SW 1 Switch 1-1 Switch 1-2 Command emulation ON ON Star Line Mode OFF ON Star Page Mode ON OFF DP8340 Mode The factory settings of DIP switch are all on. The functions of switches 1-3 through 1-8 will change according to the command emulation that has been set using switches 1-1 and 1-2. (1) Star Line mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always ON 1-2 Command emulation Always ON 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full (conditions for BUSY) buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) (2) Star Page mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always OFF 1-2 Command emulation Always ON 1-3 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-4 Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid 1-5 Should not be changed (Should be set to on) 1-6 Handshaking conditions Offline or receive Receive buffer full (conditions for BUSY) buffer full 1-7 Automatic status back function Invalid Valid 1-8 Should not be changed (Should be set to on)– 105 – APPENDIX (3) DP8340 mode Switch Function ON OFF 1-1 Command emulation Always ON 1-2 Command emulation Always OFF 1-3 Control cord CR Invalid Same as LF 1-4 Character table (See below) 1-5 Character table (See below) 1-6 International character set (See below) 1-7 International character set (See below) 1-8 International character set (See below) Character Table Switch USA & Europe IBM#1 IBM#2 JAPAN

International Character Set Switch USA France Germany England Denmark Sweden 1 Itary Spain 1 1-6 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 1-7 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 1-8 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF DIP-SW 2 Switch Function ON OFF 2-1 2-2 Always ON Should be set to on 2-3 2-4 The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.– 106 – APPENDIX The factory settings of DIP switch are all on, except for switches 7 and 8. DIP-SW 3 Switch Function ON OFF 3-1 Baud Rate See table below 3-2 3-3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits 3-4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled 3-5 Parity Odd Even 3-6 Handshake DTR XON/XOFF 3-7 Should not be changed (Should be set to off)

OFF The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switch No. 3.

1. Turn off the printer and all components connected to it.

2. Remove the 2 screws.

3. Remove the serial interface board unit.

4. Change the setting of the DIP switches.

5. Replace the serial interface board unit.

Then secure it with the screws.

6. Turn on the printer and all components connected to it.

D-Sub 25 pin D-Sub 9 pin– 109 – APPENDIX D-2. Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections. Note Use shielded wire less than 3m in length. Note Use shielded wire less than 3m in length. D-3. Electrical Characteristics Voltage Data signal Control signal Binary status -3V to -15V Mark OFF 1 +3V to +15V Space ON 0

FG FG TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR

2. It is not possible to drive two drives simultaneously.

3. The peripheral drive duty must satisfy the following:

ON time / (ON time + OFF time) ≤ 0.2

4. The resistance of the peripheral drive solenoid must be 24 Ω or

higher. If it is lower than 24 Ω, over-current may flow into the solenoid, causing the solenoid to burn.

Modular plug: MOLEX 90075-0007, AMP641337, or JAPAN BURNDY B-66-4ShieldWire lead Modular plug Peripheral Drive Connector Pin No.SignalFunction I/O name direction1 FG Frame ground —2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT3 +24V Drive power OUT4 +24V Drive power OUT5 DRD2 Drive signal 2 OUT6 DRSNS Sense signal IN

<Viewed from Connector Surface> Appendix E: Periheral Unit Drive Circuit– 111 – APPENDIX Appendix F: Memory Switch Settings Each memory switch is stored in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory switches, see the separate Programmer’s Manual. The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches. Memory Switch Hexadecimal Code

Printed in Japan, 80870227