Star Micronics SP320S series, Technical Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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1.1 General description
This manual describes the SP320S series dot matrix printers listed in section 1.3.
The manual includes sections on principles of operation, adjustments, part replacement, maintenance and lubrication
as well as a list of parts. This manual has been prepared for use by a maintenance staff carrying out regular inspections
or repairs when abnormalities occur. This manual has been prepared for maintenance staff operating in the field
and not for ordinary users.
1.2 Model name notation
SP3 2 1 S D 28 120
Voltage
120 : AC120V
220 : AC220V
240 : AC240V
No. of print columns
28 : 28 columns (SP321S ANK, at 12.2CPI)
40 : 40 columns (SP322S ANK, at 15.4CPI)
35 : 35 columns (SP323S ANK, at 15.3CPI)
Interface
D : Serial interface (RS-232C)
C : Parallel interface
Papaer feed
S : Sprocket
Mechanism
1 : 28 columns (ANK, at 12.2CPI)
2 : 40 columns (ANK, at 15.4CPI)
3 : 35 columns (ANK, at 15.3CPI)
Printer type
2 : MP320 Series
SP300 Series printer