Star Micronics TUP500 series Bedienungsanleitung
THERMAL PRINTER
TUP500 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[ FIRST EDITION ]
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© Copyright 2009 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
is manual describes the thermal printer TUP500 series.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by
service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic knowledge
and understanding of the English language.
●is manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1 Adjustments
Chapter 2 Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 3 Parts List
●First edition : Feb. 2009
CHAPTER 1
ADJUSTMENTS
is printer has undergone various adjustments so that it will attain a given standard of performance.
In this chapter, a brief explanation is given of the methods for making adjustments.
Follow the instructions when performing maintenance inspections or when replacing parts to correct malfunctions.
1. Sensor Adjustment ........................................................................2
1.1 Adjustment of the PE/BM Sensor .......................................................................2
1.2 Adjustment of the NE Sensor..............................................................................4
1.3 Adjustment of the Presenter Sensor ..................................................................5
1. Sensor Adjustment
Presenter Sensor
is printer is equipped with the following three paper sensors: PE/BM Sensor
• PE(Paper End)/BM(Black Mark) Sensor
Detects presence of roll paper and black marks.
• NE(Near End) Sensor
Detects whether the roll paper is nearing its end.
• Presenter Sensor (TUP592 Only)
Detects paper in presenter.
e aforementioned sensors can be adjusted as follows.
NE Sensor
1.1 Adjustment of the PE/BM Sensor
1. Turn the printer o and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the screws. en, remove the board chassis.
3. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or a similar object, set the DIP switches as follows: DSW1-4 OFF, DSW1-5 ON.
Screw DIP Switch DSW1
Board chassis
- 2 -
- 3 -
4. Set ordinary paper that is not used for black marks, in the PE/BM sensor unit shown below.
Use the release lever to open the platen unit (the TUP592 includes presenter unit), insert the paper from the paper
insertion inlet and then close the platen unit to set the paper.
5. Turn the power on. e LED on the control panel will ash two times, then the printer will enter the PE/BM sen-
sor adjustment mode.
6. Use a small regular screwdriver to slowly turn the VR1 clockwise, as shown in the drawing below. Adjust this to a
position where both LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light.
7. Turn the power OFF.
8. Turn the DIP switch DSW 1-4 and DSW 1-5 to its original setting.
is completes the PE/BM sensor adjustment.
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
VR5
VR6
LED1
LED2
SW2 SW1
Control Panel
- 4 -
1.2 Adjustment of the NE Sensor (TUP592 Only)
1. Turn the printer o and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the screws. en, remove the board chassis.
3. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or a similar object, set the DIP switches as follows: DSW1-4 OFF, DSW1-5 ON.
Screw
Board chassis
DIP Switch DSW1
4. Set unused roll paper that will actually be use.
5. Connect the AC adapter and turn the power switch on while pressing switch SW2 on the control panel. e LED
on the control panel will ash two times, then the printer will enter the NE sensor adjustment mode.
6. Use a small regular screwdriver to slowly turn the VR6 clockwise, as shown in the drawing below. Adjust this to
a position where both LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light. If it is not possible to adjust to a position where both
LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light, adjust to a position where LED1 (green) is extinguished and LED2 (red) is lit.
Note: When tilting the unit, be careful that the paper does not fall out.
7. Turn the power OFF. Turn the DIP switch DSW 1-4 and DSW 1-5 to its original setting.
is completes the NE sensor adjustment.
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
VR5
VR6
LED1
LED2
SW2 SW1
Control Panel
1.3 Adjustment of the Presenter Sensor
1. Turn the printer o and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the screws. en, remove the board chassis.
3. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or a similar object, set the DIP switches as follows: DSW1-4 OFF, DSW1-5 ON.
Screw DIP Switch DSW1
Board chassis
4. Set paper into the presenter portion as shown below.
Li the paper holder and insert the paper. Rotate the knob toward yourself to set the paper perfectly straight.
Paper Holder
Knob
- 5 -
- 6 -
5. Connect the AC adapter and turn the power switch on while pressing switch SW1 on the control panel. e LED
on the control panel will ash two times, then the printer will enter the presenter sensor adjustment mode.
6. Use a small regular screwdriver to slowly turn the VR3 clockwise, as shown in the drawing below. Adjust this to a
position where both LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light.
If the position where both LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light, turn VR3 clockwise slowly to adjust to a position
where both LED1 (green) and LED2 (red) light.
Note: 1) When adjusting, always rotate clockwise.
If rotated in the other direction, accurate adjustment is not possible.
2) Each time the printer enters the presenter paper detection sensor adjustment mode, this
adjustment is necessary.
3) There is a point where the LED ashes instantly. That is not an adjustment position.
There is a point where the LED lights completely. That is the adjustment position.
7. Turn the power OFF. Turn the DIP switch DSW 1-4 and DSW 1-5 to its original setting.
is completes the Presenter sensor adjustment.
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
VR5
VR6
LED1
LED2
SW2 SW1
Control Panel
CHAPTER 2
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
1. Maintenance ............................................................................................ 8
1-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head and Platen .................................................................8
1-2. Handling Paper Jams .............................................................................................9
1-3. How to Release the Cutter Lock .............................................................................9
2. Lubrication............................................................................................. 10
2-1. Lubricant .............................................................................................................10
2-2. Lubricating Method ............................................................................................10
2-3. Lubricated Areas..................................................................................................10
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