Star TSP650 SERIES User manual

THERMAL PRINTER

TSP650 SERIES

Hardware Manual

Federal 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 61000-6-

3 / 2001 and EN 55024 / 1998, 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 60950-1,

following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as of 2001.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU.

Trademark acknowledgments

TSP650: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

Notice

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Unpacking and Installation.....................................................................................................................1

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

1-2. Choosing a place for the printer...................................................................................................2

2. Parts Identiﬁcation and Nomenclature..................................................................................................3

2-1. Cutter Model ................................................................................................................................3

2-2. Tear Bar Model ............................................................................................................................3

3. Setup..........................................................................................................................................................4

3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC ...................................................................................................4

3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer .............................................................................................4

3-3. Installing the Printer Software .....................................................................................................6

3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter ..........................................................................................7

3-5. Turning Power On........................................................................................................................8

3-6. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit...................................................................................................9

3-7. Loading the Paper Roll ..............................................................................................................10

4. Attaching the Accessories ......................................................................................................................14

4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate.........................................................................................................14

4-2. Attaching the Rubber Feet .........................................................................................................15

4-3. Switch Cover Installation...........................................................................................................16

5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter .....................................................................................................17

5-1. Thermal Paper Roll ....................................................................................................................17

5-2. AC adapter (option)....................................................................................................................18

6. Control Panel and Other Functions .....................................................................................................19

6-1. Control Panel..............................................................................................................................19

6-2. Errors..........................................................................................................................................19

6-3. Self-Printing...............................................................................................................................21

7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor .............................................................................................................22

8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams...................................................................................................24

8-1. Preventing Paper Jams ...............................................................................................................24

8-2. Removing Paper Jam .................................................................................................................24

8-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only)................................................................25

9. Periodical Cleaning................................................................................................................................26

9-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head .......................................................................................................26

9-2. Cleaning the Rubber Roller .......................................................................................................26

9-3. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area...............................................................26

10. Speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................................................27

10-1. General Speciﬁcations................................................................................................................27

10-2. Auto Cutter Speciﬁcations .........................................................................................................28

10-3. Interface .....................................................................................................................................28

10-4. Electrical Characteristics (AC adapter)......................................................................................28

10-5. Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................................29

10-6. Reliability Speciﬁcations ...........................................................................................................30

11. Dip Switch Setting................................................................................................................................31

11-1. Parallel Interface Model.............................................................................................................32

11-2. RS-232C Interface Model ..........................................................................................................34

12. Parallel Interface..................................................................................................................................37

13. RS-232C Serial Interface.....................................................................................................................38

13-1. Interface Speciﬁcations ..............................................................................................................38

13-2. RS-232C Connector ...................................................................................................................39

13-3. Cable Connections .....................................................................................................................41

14. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .............................................................................................................42

15. Memory Switch Settings......................................................................................................................44

Please access the following URL

http://www.star-m.jp/eng/dl/dl02.htm

for the latest revision of the manual.

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Note

Printer

Holding plate

Screws

Paper roll

Switch blind

Setup sheets

CD-ROM

Paper roll holder

Rubber feet

1. Unpacking and Installation

1-1. Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.

Note:The ferrite core and fastener provided with your

printer depend on your printer conﬁguration.

Fig. 1-1 Unpacking

If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply

the missing part. Note that it is a good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materials

just in case you need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date.

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1-2. 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.

PChoose a ﬁrm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.

PThe power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.

PMake sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect

the two.

PMake sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.

PMake sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme

heat.

PMake sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.

PMake 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.

PMake sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.

WARNING

PShut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unu-

sual 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, ﬁre, or electric shock.

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Interface connector

For connection to a

host computer.

Peripheral drive connector

Connects to peripheral units such

as cash drawers, etc.

Do not connect this to a telephone.

Power connector

For connection of the AC adapter.

Never unplug the AC adapter while

the printer is on.

Printer cover

Open this cover to

load or replace paper.

Cover open lever

Push this lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the printer cover.

Power switch

Used to turn on/off

power to the printer.

Control panel

Features LED indicators to

indicate printer status and

switches to operate the printer.

Interface connector

For connection to a

host computer.

Peripheral drive connector

Connects to peripheral units such

as cash drawers, etc.

Do not connect this to a telephone.

Power connector

For connection of the AC adapter.

Never unplug the AC adapter while

the printer is on.

Printer cover

Open this cover to

load or replace paper.

Cover open lever

Push this lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the printer cover.

Power switch

Used to turn on/off

power to the printer.

Control panel

Features LED indicators to

indicate printer status and

switches to operate the printer.

2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature

2-1. Cutter Model

2-2. Tear Bar Model

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3. Setup

3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC

3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable

Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port

of your PC.

3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

Connect the RS-232C interface cable to a RS-232C

port of your PC.

3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer

Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets speciﬁcations.

CAUTION

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.

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Ferrite core

Interface cable

5 cm

(maximum)

Fastener

Parallel interface

cable

RS-232C

interface

cable

3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

(2) Afﬁx the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in

the illustration.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it.

Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(6) Fasten the connector clasps.

3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

CAUTION

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface ca-

ble, 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.

(2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(3) Tighten the connector screws.

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3-3. Installing the Printer Software

Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on

the supplied CD-ROM.

The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below.

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista 32-Bit

(1) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities)

into the CD-ROM drive.

(3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

(4) The dialog shown in the illustration indicates that

the procedure has been completed.

Click “Finish”.

The dialog that appears on the screen varies with your system. This completes the installation

of the printer software. A message will appear, prompting you to restart. Restart Windows.

For instructions on the Linux and Windows Vista 64-Bit, refer to the software manual located

in the “Linux” and “Documents” folders on the CD-ROM.

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