Star Micronics SP2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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............................................................................. 20
7. Control Panel ...................................................................................................21
7-1. Basic Operation.................................................................................... 21
7-2. Errors ................................................................................................... 22
7-3. Switch Operation (Combined Switch Operation) ................................23
8. Control Codes.................................................................................................. 27
8-1. Star Mode Commands .........................................................................27
8-2. ESC/POS Mode Commands ................................................................32
9. Optional Near-end Sensor ...............................................................................35
9-1. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor ............................................................35
Appendix A: General Specifications .................................................................151
Power Supply Specifications...................................................................... 154
Appendix B: Serial Interface .............................................................................155
B-1. Pins and Signal Names ......................................................................155
B-2. Interface Connections (Serial Interface) ............................................156
Appendix C: Parallel Interface ..........................................................................157
C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode .....................................157
Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ......................................................................159
D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................159
D-2. Serial Interface ...................................................................................161
Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings ..............................................................164
Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit..................................................... 165