Star Micronics DP8340 Series User manual

Dot Matrix Printer

DP8340 SERIES

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PARALLEL

INTERFACE

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USERS MANUAL

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur-

suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. is 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.

is statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.

Statement of

e Canadian Department of Communications

Radio Interference Regulations

is Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

e above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.

Trademark acknowledgments

DP8340: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

Notice

express permission is forbidden.

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

•All eorts 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.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OUTLINE........................................................................................... 1

2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ............................................. 2

2-1. Unpacking............................................................................................. 2

2-2. Installation of Paper Holders and Re-Roll Prevention Guard

(Only Model DP-8340FC).................................................................. 3

2-3. Handling Care...................................................................................... 4

2-4. Maintenance ......................................................................................... 5

3. PART IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE..................... 6

3-1. Power Supply Unit ............................................................................... 6

3-2. Printer ................................................................................................... 7

3-3. Part Functional Description............................................................... 8

4. INSTALLATION OF INK RIBBON AND PAPER .......................... 9

4-1. Installation of Ink Ribbon................................................................... 9

4-2. Removal of Ink Ribbon..................................................................... 10

4-3. Paper Insertion................................................................................... 11

4-3-1. Model DP8340FC ........................................................................11

4-3-2. Model DP8340SC ........................................................................12

4-4. Paper Removal ................................................................................... 13

5. CONTROL CODES ......................................................................... 14

6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 16

7. INTERFACE .................................................................................... 20

7-1. Interface Specications ..................................................................... 20

7-2. Interface Timing ................................................................................ 20

7-3. Connectors and Signals..................................................................... 21

7-4. Setting of DIP Switches..................................................................... 22

7-5. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit........................................................... 23

7-6. Emergency Suspension ..................................................................... 23

8. CHARACTER CODE LIST............................................................. 24

9. FONT LIST....................................................................................... 33

. WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BY THE USER............................ 46

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1. OUTLINE

e DP8340 series of serial dot matrix printers is for use in ECR, POS, electronic

instruments, banking machines and computer peripheral equipment.

e DP8340 series include the following features;

1) 2 color printing (Red and Black)

2) High-speed bidirectional printing (2 line/sec, 40 columns per line)

3) 9-pin print head

4) Parallel interface (Centronics compatible)

5) Commands for expanded characters, inverted characters, emphasized

characters, and red and black printing are provided, which makes the printer

very versatile.

6) Simultaneous Data Communication and Printing

7) 2 Peripheral Drivers

Model Name Notation

DP8340 F C

Interface

Paper Feed

C: Parallel Interface

F: Friction Type

S: Sprocket Type

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2. UNpackINg aNd INsTaLLaTION

2-1. Unpacking

Aer opening the box, check if all necessary accessories are included.

(A) Printer

(B) Power Supply Unit (Option: PS8340A)

Figure 2-1. Unpacking

4Re-Roll Prevention Guard

5Ink Ribbon

6DIP Switch Cover

1Printer

2User’s Manual

3Paper Holders

1Power Supply Unit

2User’s Manual

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2-2. Installation of Paper Holders and Re-Roll Prevention

Guard (Only Model DP8340FC)

Install the Paper Holders in the outermost holes in the rear of the printer.

Figure 2-2. Installation of Paper Holders

Install the Re-Roll Prevention Wire in the holes of the printer cover. Twisting the

Wire as shown in the gure below, will make the installation easier.

Figure 2-3. Installation of Re-Roll Prevention

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2-3. Handling Care

1. Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit

as these cause the printer to malfunction.

2. Do not attempt to print when either paper or ribbon cartridge is not located

in the printer, otherwise the print head can be damaged.

3. Do not open the cover while printing.

4. Do not touch the print head immediately aer printing as it gets very hot.

5. Use only roll paper that is not glued to the core.

6. When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper before

it runs out.

WARNING

PShut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange

odor, or unusual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact

your dealer for advice.

PNever attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be

dangerous.

PNever disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product

may result in injury, re, or electric shock.

PDuring and immediately aer printing, the area around the print head is

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

CAUTION

P

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.

P

If the voltage shown on the label on the of your printer does not match the

voltage for your area, contact your dealer immediately.

P

Make sure that the printer is turned o and unplugged from the AC outlet

and that the computer is turned o before making connections.

P

Do not connect a telephone line into the modular connector.

PDo not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed.

PIf liquids, foreign objects (coins and paper clips), and so on enter the

printer, turn o the printer, unplug it from the AC outlet, and contact your

dealer for advice. Continued use could cause a short circuit, which may

result in re or electric shock.

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2-4. Maintenance

Essentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated

with a modicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions. For example:

1. Keep your printer in a “comfortable” environment. Roughly speaking, if you

feel comfortable, then the environment is suitable for your printer.

2. Do not subject the printer to physical shocks or excessive vibration.

3. Avoid over-dusty environments. Dust is the enemy of all precision

mechanical devices.

4. To clean the exterior of the printer, use a cloth barely dampened with either

water with a little detergent or a little alcohol, but do not allow any liquid to

fall inside the printer.

5. The interior of the printer may be cleaned with a small cleaner or a

compressed-air aerosol (sold for this purpose). When performing this

operation, be sure not to bend or damage any cable connections or electronic

components.

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parT IdENTIfIcaTION aNd NOmENcLaTUrE

3-1. Power Supply Unit (Option)

Model name : PS8340A

Input : 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 6.0A

Output : DC12V 5% 2.0A

Figure 3-1. Power Supply Unit

DC Power Connector (Output)

Shape of AC Power plug will

vary according to destinations.

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3-2. Printer

Figure 3-2. Printer: Front View

Figure 3-3. Printer: Rear View

Do not connect this to a

telephone.

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