Star Micronics TSP828L Series

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3-2-2. RS-232 Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

CAUTION

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all

the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is

disconnected from the AC outlet.

(2) Connect the interface cable to the connec-

tor on the rear panel of the printer.

(3) Tighten the connector screws.

3-2-3. Parallel Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

(2) For only the parallel interface model, affix

the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in

the illustration below.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(4) Loop the fastener around the cable and

lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess.

Ferrite core

Interface cable

5 cm

maximum

Fastener

Pull and cut

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