Star Micronics TUP500 technical manual Periodic Maintenance

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1. Maintenance

In order to maintain the optimum performance of this printer and to prevent trouble, maintenance must be carried out according to the following items.

When performing maintenance, always turn off the power, and take the appropriate measures to orevent static electricity.

1-1.Periodic Maintenance

To ensure long-term and stable printing, periodically clean the modules. It is recommended that you clean every 3 months or every 500,000 lines.

The thermal head and platen can be cleaned by opening the platen unit (including the presenter unit of TUP592) with the release lever.

Thermal Head Cleaning Method

To clean the thermal head heating elements, wipe with a cotton swab dampened with an alcohol based cleaner (such as ethanol or methanol). Also, do not apply excessive force when doing so. Wipe the heating elements gently. After cleaning, check that the alcohol has completely evaporated before closing the platen unit.

Platen Cleaning Method

Dampen a soft cloth with an alcohol-based solvent(such as ethanol or methanol) and wipe the platen while slowly turning it. Also, complete wipe away all of the paper dust on the rubber platen. If the cleaning is incom­ plete, there may be problems in paper feeds.

Presenter Sensor and Peripheral Maintenance Method (only TUP592)

Remove any dirt, dust, or paper cuttings that may be adhering to the presenter sensor or the vicinity. Use a soft, dry cotton cloth, swab or brush to clean. Also, do not apply excessive force when doing so.

PF Roller Cleaning Method (only TUP592)

To clean the PF roller, dampen a soft cloth with an alcohol-based solvent (such as ethanol or methanol) and clean the PF roller while slowly turning it using the knob. Also, do not apply excessive force when doing so. Wipe the heating elements gently.

Thermal Head

Platen

Presenter Sensor

PF Roller

Knob

Release Lever

 

 

 

Fig. 2-1 Locations to Perform Periodic Maintenance (TUP592 External View)

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Contents TUP500 Series Page Introduction Sensor Adjustment Chapter AdjustmentsAdjustment of the PE/BM Sensor This completes the PE/BM sensor adjustment Adjustment of the NE Sensor TUP592 Only Adjustment of the Presenter Sensor This completes the Presenter sensor adjustment Chapter Maintenance and Lubrication Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceHandling Paper Jams How to Release the Cutter LockLubricated Areas LubricationLubricant Lubricating MethodLubricated Areas TMP542 Chapter Parts List Disassembly Drawing Printer AssemblyTUP542 Parts List Mechanism Base Unit TUP542 Handle TUP9 Printer Mechanism Unit 1814 Stopper Unit TMP5 Spring Holder Unit TMP9 Frame R Unit Sub-AssemblyFrame L Unit Board chassis L Unit Presenter Unit PR521 Terminal Board Unit PR5 Paper Guide Unit PR521 Guide Frame Unit Head Unit Platen Holder Unit Paper Guide Unit CPU Eeprom Block DiagramCircuitDiagram Main Logic Board 2/5 Main Logic Board 3/5 Board LogicMain Logic Board 5/5 Component Layout Circuit Number Diagram CERA.CAPA.CHIP1608 0.1UF Schottky Diode Chip SX34 DSW1 DRWG.NO REV Parts no Chip Resistor 0 OHM 1/10W Chip Transistor KTC3875S-G*AL Sub Board Circuit DiagramComponent Layou Parts List Sub BoardControl Panel Board Component Layout Parts ListControl Panel Board Snout Board Snout BoardSerial Interface Board 25pin Serial Interface Board 25pin Serial Interface Board 9pin Serial Interface Board 9pin Parallel Interface Board Parallel Interface Board Part marked with two asterisks ** is not mounted Component Layout BAR Code Label LBP-80141 USB Interface BoardBoard Ethernet Interface Board 2/5 Ethernet Interface Board 3/5 Interface Board EthernetInterface Component Layout Ethernet Interface Board Chip Resistore 100 K-OHM 1/16W Not Mounted Not Used Overseas Subsidiary Companies Star Micronics AMERICA, INC