Star Micronics SP2000 Series - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Outline ............................................................................................................... 1
2. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................ 2
2-1. Unpacking .............................................................................................. 2
2-2. Locating the Printer ................................................................................ 3
2-3. Handling Care ........................................................................................ 3
2-4. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 3
3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .............................................................. 4
4. Optional AC Adapter ......................................................................................... 6
5. Connecting ......................................................................................................... 8
5-1. Ferrite Core Installation ......................................................................... 8
5-2. Connecting to Host Computer (Serial Interface) ................................... 9
5-3. Connecting to Host Computer (Parallel Interface) .............................. 10
5-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit ........................................................... 10
6. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................ 12
6-1. SP2300 Type ........................................................................................ 12
6-2. SP2500 Type ........................................................................................ 15
6-3. Removing the Paper ............................................................................. 23
7. Control Panel ................................................................................................... 24
7-1. Basic Operation .................................................................................... 24
7-2. Errors ................................................................................................... 25
7-3. Switch Operation (Combined Switch Operation) ................................ 26
8. Optional Near-end Sensor ............................................................................... 30
8-1. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor ............................................................ 30
Appendix A: General Specifications ................................................................. 128
Power Supply Specifications ...................................................................... 131
Appendix B: Serial Interface ............................................................................. 132
B-1. Pins and Signal Names ...................................................................... 132
B-2. Interface Connections (Serial Interface) ............................................ 133
Appendix C: Parallel Interface .......................................................................... 134
C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode ..................................... 134
Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ...................................................................... 136
D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................ 136
D-2. Serial Interface ................................................................................... 138
Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings .............................................................. 141
Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ..................................................... 142