Star Micronics SP500 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. Connecting Cables and Power Cord .................................................................. 6
4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable .............................................................. 6
4-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit ............................................................. 7
4-3. Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................... 8
4-4. Turning Power On ................................................................................. 9
4-5. Attaching the Rear Cover ....................................................................... 9
4-6. Installing the cable ............................................................................... 10
4-7. Switch Blind Installation ..................................................................... 11
5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................ 12
5-1. Tear Bar Model .................................................................................... 12
5-2. Auto Cutter Model ............................................................................... 15
5-3. Installing the Roll Paper Guide ............................................................ 18
6. Control Panel and Other Functions ................................................................. 19
6-1. Control Panel ....................................................................................... 19
6-2. Basic Indicators .................................................................................... 19
6-3. Errors ................................................................................................... 20
6-4. Adjustment Mode ................................................................................ 22
Appendix A: General Specifications ................................................................. 104
Power Supply Specifications ...................................................................... 106
Appendix B: Serial Interface ............................................................................. 107
B-1. Pins and Signal Names ...................................................................... 107
B-2. Interface Connections ........................................................................ 108
Appendix C: Parallel Interface .......................................................................... 109
C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode ..................................... 109
D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................ 111
Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ...................................................................... 111
D-2. Serial Interface ................................................................................... 112
Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings .............................................................. 114
Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ..................................................... 115
Appendix G: Adjusting the Dot Alignment Mode ........................................... 117
Appendix H: Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode ......................................... 119