Star Micronics MP111MP-24G-A Ribbon Position Detector RS-sig Specifications MP115MP only

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3.14 Ribbon Position Detector (RS-sig) Specifications (MP115MP only)

The ribbon position is made up by a mechanical switch.

When the ribbon is at the position for printing of black characters, the switch is ON.

R1	10 kΩ

R2	15 kΩ

C1	0.022 ∝ F

Fig. 3-23 Example of ribbon position detection circuit

In order to improve the reliability, we recommend that the RS-sig is detected while the motor is off.

3.15 Dimension and Weight

See Fig on the next page for external dimension of the printer mechanism.

Weight of printer mechanism: MP111MP, approx. 410 g (excludes the ribbon cartridge) MP115MP, approx. 450 g (excludes the ribbon cartridge)

Weight of ink ribbon cartridge: approx. 24 g

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Contents MP111MP-24G-A MP115MP-24G-A Page Contents General Description Principle of Operation ConfigurationConstruction OtherMP111MP External view MP115MP External view General Specifications Printing SpecificationsDetails of Character Dimentions Paper spec. & Print area Paper SpecificationsMP111 Ink Ribbon SpecificationsMP115 CR Motor + CMN VH Connector SpecificationsConnector connections Half font Forward printing Print TimingPrinting Timing ChartRelease action Transistor’s turn off delay time td 2 ∝ s Print Head SpecificationsTR1 Number of character per line Dot/chara 13 Print duty specific wires 14 Current waveform of the motor CR Motor SpecificationsTR2 16 Drive circuit of paper feed motor example Paper Feed Motor SpecificationsMP115MP only Ribbon Shift Solenoid RS-SOL Specifications19 Circuit of timing signal 1 example Timing Signal Detector SpecificationsPaper-out Detector PE-sig Specifications Home Position Detector HP-sig SpecificationsDimension and Weight Ribbon Position Detector RS-sig Specifications MP115MP only24 MP111MP External dimension unit mm 25 MP115MP External dimension unit mm Reliability Specifications Setting the Ribbon Cartridge Setting the Paper Setting the PaperRemoving the Paper SP2 InstallationInstallation space example unit mm Printer installation example unit mm Page Printer installation Operational Notes Power ON/OFF NoteOther Notes Carriage Motor Protection Method Against Mechanical ErrorsPower Supply Capacity 24 V Line5 V Line Paper Guide Option OptionsDistributed by