Appendix B: Dip switch setting

DIP switches are located on the interface board. The number of switches varies according to the board, as follows.

Parallel interface

One 4-bit DIP switch

Serial interface

One 10-bit DIP switch and one 4-bit DIP switch

The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches.

1.Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.Remove the screw from the ROM cover. Next take off the ROM cover, as shown in the illustration below.

ON

1

10

1

 

 

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DIP switch 1

 

DIP switch 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

1

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Parallel Interface)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIP switch 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Serial Interface)

3.Set the switches using a pointed tool, such as a pen or flat-blade screwdriver.

4.Replace the ROM cover. Then secure it with the screw. The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer.

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Star Micronics TSP400Z Series user manual Appendix B Dip switch setting

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