BIXOLON STP-103III User manual

Users’ Manual

STP-103III

Thermal Printer

Rev. 1.01

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■Safety Precautions

The instructions shown below must be followed to prevent possible danger or damage by

using the product incorrectly.

Warning

Serious injury or death may result if the instructions associated with this sign

are not followed.

Do not apply excessive force to bend the cable and

do not place heavy objects on the cable.

• It could cause a fire.

Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet

hands.

•It could cause an electric shock.

Keep the vinyl pack out of reach of children.

• It is dangerous to children.

Do not pull the cable to unplug the power plug.

• Power cord may get damaged, which could cause faults or

fire.

Use only the adaptor supplied with the product.

•Using other adapters is dangerous.

Do not plug in multiple products into one outlet at

the same time.

• It could result in overheating or fire.

• If dirt or moisture enter the power plug, clean it thoroughly

before using it.

• If the power receptacle is loose, do not connect in the power

plug.

• Use only standard multi-outlets.

PROHIBIT

ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER

PROHIBIT

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Caution

Minor injury or product damage may result if the instructions associated with

this sign are not followed.

Keep the desiccant out of the reach of children

•It is dangerous if children eat it.

Do not use the product if it is malfunctioning. It

could cause fire or electric shock.

•Turn off the power to printer main body immediately, unplug

the power cord, and contact the sale representative.

Take care not to let water or dirt get inside the main

body of the printer.

• When water or dirt penetrated the main body, turn off the

power to the printer main body first, unplug the power cord,

and contact the sales representative.

Use only approved parts, and avoid unauthorized

disassembly, repair, or modification.

•Contact the sales representative as unauthorized service

may damage the product.

• Do not touch the blade of the auto cutter as it is sharp.

Install the product in a stable place.

• Product may be damaged or it could cause an injury if it falls

over.

If smoke, strange smells or noises come from the

product, turn off the power immediately and follow

the instructions below.

• If the product is not working normally, turn off the power to

the printer main body immediately and unplug the power

cord from the outlet.

• After checking that there is no smoke, request repair from

where you purchased the product.

PROHIBIT

DISASSEMBLING

PROHIBITED

Display

PRINTER

DEALER

Display

TO UNPLUG

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This users’manual and the product are protected by copyright laws.

The users’manual or the product shall not be copied, replicated, translated, or transformed

into a form that is readable by electronic media or machines either partially or fully without

the prior written consent of BIXOLON. This users’manual may contain errors in printing or

technical errors, and they are subject to change without prior notice.

STP-103III and the logo of BIXOLON are registered trademarks of BIXOLON.

This device is registered as electromagnetic wave compliant equipment suitable for

business purposes, and users or sellers need to take precautions. If the product is

purchased or sold improperly, exchange the product for one for home use.

We make continuous improvements in order to enhance the functions and quality of the

products.

The specifications of the products and the contents of the manual are subject to change

without prior notice for this reason.

■WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment)

The marks on this product and related descriptions mean that the product shall

not be disposed of together with other home use wastes when the product

reaches the end of its life. In order to prevent damage to the environment and

people caused by mixing this product with other wastes, separate it from other

wastes. Your cooperation for saving resources following the recycling policy

would be appreciated. Home users can contact the sales representative where the product

was purchased or local government offices to check the disposal method and places.

Business users can contact the supplier or read the conditions in the purchase contracts.

The product must not be mixed with other commercial-use wastes.

■Rating Label Symbol Information

DC (Direct current)

■Label Material: PET

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■Product Overview

* Parts Name

(1) Top cover

(2) Front face of case

(3) Bottom of case

(4) Control panel

(5) Power switch

(6) Roller

(7) Communication connector

(8) USB

(9) DK terminals

(10) Power terminals

(11) Paper

(12) Detection switch

The STP-103III roll printer is designed to be used with other electric devices such as

banking devices and peripheral devices, ECR, and POS.

Main features are as follows.

1. Fast printing speed

2. Low noise thermal printing

3. RS-232 serial interface and parallel interface

4. Data can be received through the data buffer while printing.

5. Printing density can be selected using DIP switches.

Read the instructions in this manual carefully before using the STP-103III.

※Caution

Electric wall outlet must be conveniently located near to the device and easily accessible.

Rear view

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■Table of Contents

1. Installation and Basic Instructions of the Printer .....................................................7

1-1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................7

1-2 Installation Location..................................................................................................7

1-3 Operation Control Panel...........................................................................................8

2. Connecting Cable ........................................................................................................9

2-1 Connecting AC Adapter............................................................................................9

2-2 Connecting Interface Cable....................................................................................10

2-2-1 Serial Interface of STP-103III .....................................................................11

2-2-2 Parallel Interface of STP-103III...................................................................11

2-2-3 USB Interface of STP-103III.......................................................................12

3. DIP Switches Setting.................................................................................................13

4. Installing Paper Roll ..................................................................................................15

5. Self Test......................................................................................................................16

5-1 Self Test Printing ....................................................................................................16

5-2 Finishing Self Test..................................................................................................16

6. Hexadecimal Dumping ..............................................................................................17

7. Specifications ............................................................................................................18

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1. Installation and Basic Instructions of the Printer

1-1 Unpacking

Check the following contents and contact the sales representative where you purchased

the product if any item is missing or incorrect.

1-2 Installation Location

Avoid installing near heat or in direct sunlight.

Avoid humid places.

Store and use the product on a flat area and avoid locations where it may be banged.

Secure enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily.

Roll paper

Cable

Installation Manual CD

Adapter

Power cord

Printer

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1-3 Operation Control Panel

There are two buttons and two lights on the control panel.

Buttons

Buttons are for paper feed and online functions.

ON LINE

Press ON LINE button to receive data from the computer.

FEED

Press the FEED button to print one line.

Press and hold the feed button to print continuously.

FEED button can be used when ON LINE button is off.

Lights

Lights indicate the status of the printer.

POWER (green)

This light is on when the printer is turned on.

ERROR (red)

This light blinks when there is no paper.

This light also blinks when near-end-sensor is activated.

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2. Connecting Cable

2-1 Connecting AC Adapter

Use the optional AC adapter for the printer.

※Warning

Using an improper power supply device could cause fire or electric fault.

※Caution

Check that the power supply device is connected to the power terminal when turning the

printer on or off. Otherwise, it may damage the printer or the power supply device.

2-1-1 Check whether the power switch of the printer is off and whether the power supply

device is disconnected from the power terminal.

2-1-2 Check that the supply voltage is correct for the device.

2-1-3 Connect the DC cable connector of the power supply device to the power connector

of the printer as shown below.

2-1-4 Connect the power cord of the AD adapter to the power terminal of the printer.

※Caution

When you remove the DC cable connector, hold the connector tightly in the direction of the

arrow and pull the cable horizontally. Make sure that the power cord is not connected on

the power supply side.

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2-2 Connecting Interface Cable

In order to connect the printer to the computer, you need a proper serial, parallel, or USB

interface cable.

- Check that both computer and printer are turned off,

and connect the cable connector to the interface connector of the printer.

- Fasten the screws on both sides of the cable connector.

- Connect the other end of the cable to the computer.

25 Pin Female Type

25-Pin Female Type

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