Star Micronics TSP828L Series manual

Label PRINTER

TSP828L SERIES

Hardware Manual

Contents

Main EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 Trademark acknowledgments Notice TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking 2 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Dual Interface Model Parallel Interface Model Choosing a place for the printer WARNING 3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC 3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Page 3-3. Installing the Printer Software Page 3-5. Turning Power On Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Caution Symbol WARNING 4. Thermal Roll Paper Specification 4-1. Thermal Label Roll Paper 20 Recommended label paper: 21 Recommended label paper specifications: Use roll paper that meets the conditions below. Effective printing range: The printable range of label paper is shown below. Page 23 (6) Effective printing range when using label paper with black mark specifications. 4-2. Thermal Roll Paper 5. Control Panel and Other Functions 5-1. Control Panel 1) Automatically recoverable errors 5-2. Errors 5-3. Self-Printing 5-4. Adjusting the Sensors Page Page Page 6. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 6-1. Preventing Paper Jams 6-2. Removing Paper Jam 7. Periodic Cleaning 7-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head and Ground Hardware 7-2. Cleaning the Printer Cover, Paper Guide, and Peeler Sensor 8. Specifications 8-1. General Specifications 8-2. Interface 8-3. Electrical Characteristics 8-4. Environmental Requirements 8-5. Reliability 9. Dip Switch Setting 9-1. Parallel Interface Type 9-2. Dual Interface Type Page Page DIP-SW 3 Parallel interface connector (printer side) 10. Parallel Interface 11. Dual Interface 11-1. RS-232 Interface 11-1-2. Connectors and Signal Names RS-232 45 11-1-3. Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections. Note:Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length. 11-2. USB Interface 12. Memory Switch Settings