Star Micronics TSP552 Bedienungsanleitung
THERMAL PRINTER
TSP552
USERS MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
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.
CE
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
ElectroMagneticCompatibilityDirectiveoftheEuropeanCommunitiesasofMay1989.
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
TSP552: 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.
©Copyright 1998 Star Micronics Co., LTD.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Outline ..............................................................................................................1
2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .........................................................2
3. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter ..............................................................4
4. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter..............................................................5
4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable..............................................................5
4-2. Connecting the Peripheral Drive Cable .................................................6
4-3. Connecting the optional AC Adapter.....................................................7
4-4. Turning Power On..................................................................................8
5. Control Panel ...................................................................................................9
5-1. PAPER FEED Switch ............................................................................9
5-2. POWER LED.........................................................................................9
5-3. ERROR LED .........................................................................................9
6. Loading Paper................................................................................................10
6-1. Loading New Roll Paper......................................................................10
6-2. Removing Remaining Paper ................................................................12
7. Command Summary .....................................................................................13
7-1. Star Mode..............................................................................................13
7-2. ESC/POS Mode ...................................................................................17
8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams ..........................................................19
8-1. Preventing Paper Jams .........................................................................19
8-2. Removing Paper Jam ...........................................................................19
9. Test Print Method..........................................................................................21
9-1. Producing a Test Print..........................................................................21
9-2. Hexadecimal Dump .............................................................................21
10. Periodical Cleaning .....................................................................................22
10-1.Cleaning the Thermal Head .................................................................22
10-2.Cleaning the Paper Holder ...................................................................22
Appendix A: Specifications...............................................................................95
A-1. General Specifications .........................................................................95
A-2. Print Specifications ..............................................................................95
A-3. Interface ...............................................................................................96
A-4. Power supply........................................................................................96
A-5. Environmental requirements ................................................................96
A-6. Reliability.............................................................................................96
Appendix B: Dip Switch Setting.......................................................................97
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Appendix C: Interface.......................................................................................99
C-1. Interface Specifications........................................................................99
C-2. RS-232C Connector ...........................................................................100
C-3. Cable Connections .............................................................................101
C-4. Peripheral Drive Connector ...............................................................102
C-5. Power Connector................................................................................104
C-6. Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................105
Please access the following URL
http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/sp_sup_e.htm
for the lastest revision of the manual.
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1. Outline
ThismanualexplainshowtousethethermalprinterTSP552and providespoints
to note for safe use and prevention of problems and malfunctions.
Before using the printer, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure its
optimum use.
The major features of the printer are as follows:
1. Printsathighspeed(max.105 mm/sec, 28 linespersecondwhenthelinefeed
is set to 3.75 mm)
2. Quality print (8 dots/mm) thanks to the high-density line thermal print head.
3. Low noise due to line thermal technology.
4. Logo, coupon, and bar code printing is available.
5. Print density can be adjusted by DIP switches.
6. An auto cutter is provided as standard.
7. The built-in peripheral unit driver enables control of two peripheral units.
8. Considerable ease of paper loading thanks to the paper drop-in structure.
9. The paper drop-in structure makes maintenance easy.
10.The compact size requires only a small installation space.
11.Supports ESC/POS TM commands.
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2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature
Power connector Peripheral drive connector Interface connector
Roll paper User’s manual
Control panel
Features LED indica-
tors to indicate printer
status and switches to
operate the printer.
DIP switch
Used to make various
settings.
Lever
Pull down this lever to open
the printer cover.
Switch
Used to turn on/off
power to the printer.
Printer cover
Open this
cover to load
or replace
paper.
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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.
✓Makesurethattheprinteriswellawayfromheatersandothersources
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.
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3. 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.
Parts Name Specifications
Roll paper Thermal paper
Width: 80 mm
Outer roll diameter: ø83 mm or less
Core outer diameter: ø18 mm
Core inner diameter: ø12 ±0.5 mm
Recommended paper (Normal type paper)
TF50KS-E2C (Nippon Paper Industries)
PD-150R (Oji Paper Co., Ltd.)
P220AG (Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited)
Recommended paper (High image stability paper)
PD-160R (Oji Paper Co., Ltd.)
HP220AB-1 (Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited)
HP220A (Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited)
AC adapter (Option) Input: 90 to 264 V AC
Output: 24 V DC
Important!
Access the following URL for the information of the recommended
paper. http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/
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4. Connecting Cables and AC Adapter
4-1. 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)Fasten the connector with screws.
(3)Pass the interface cable through the hole provided at the bottom of the printer
cover, then place the printer in position.
Note: Make sure that the interface cable is passed through the hole. Failure
to do so may cause the cable to be squashed by the printer, resulting in
damage to the cable.
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4-2. Connecting the Peripheral Drive Cable
Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the peripheral drive 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 discon-
nected from the AC outlet.
(1)Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the
printer,andpassitthroughthecableholeprovidedatthebottomoftheprinter
cover.
Note: Make sure that the peripheral drive cable is passed through the hole.
Failure to do so may cause the cable to be squashed by the printer,
resulting in damage to the cable.
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