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