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DOT PRINTER

SP712R / 742R

SERIES

(Paper Rewinder Model)

Hardware Manual

Summary of Contents for SP712R series

Page 1: ...DOT PRINTER SP712R 742R SERIES Paper Rewinder Model Hardware Manual...

Page 2: ...e For RF interference suppression if a ferrite core is provided with this device affix it to the interface cable NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A d...

Page 3: ...nse Android is a trademark of Google Inc Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Copyright 2007 2017 Star Micronics Co Ltd Caution Symbol This symbol is placed near the print head to...

Page 4: ...r Cord 11 4 5 Turning Power On 12 4 6 Installing the Cable 13 4 7 Switch Blind Installation 13 5 Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 14 5 1 Loading the Ribbon Cartridge 14 5 2 Loading the paper rol...

Page 5: ...ment etc SP7 1 2 M D R Color None Standard color off white GRY Gray Rewinder None Without rewinder Standard R With rewinder Interface D Serial interface RS 232C C Parallel interface U USB E Ethernet W...

Page 6: ...sheets Note Note The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configuration Fig 1 1 Unpacking If anything is missing contact the dealer where you bought the printer...

Page 7: ...s and other sources of extreme heat 6 Do not locate the printer in a badly ventilated or dusty environment 7 Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid 8 This device empl...

Page 8: ...pment but should be treated with a modicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions For example 1 Keep your printer in a comfortable environment Roughly speaking if you feel comfort able then the enviro...

Page 9: ...Features one control switch and two indicators to indicate printer status Interface connector Connects the printer with host computer Power switch Turns printer power on and off Peripheral unit drive...

Page 10: ...cable to a parallel port of your PC 4 1 2 RC 232 Interface Cable Connect the RC 232 interface cable to a RS 232 port of your PC 4 1 3 USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port...

Page 11: ...make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet 4 2 1 Parallel Interface Cable 1 Make sure the printer is turn off 2 Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustrati...

Page 12: ...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 connector on the rear panel of the printer 3 Tighten the connector...

Page 13: ...not included perform steps 1 and 5 only 5 Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer Link disconnection detection feature The Ethernet interface model is equipped w...

Page 14: ...is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections 1 Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer CAU...

Page 15: ...voltage matches that of the AC outlet Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet 2 If the power cord is not attached to the printer plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on t...

Page 16: ...recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods Because of this you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged int...

Page 17: ...ated by mistake Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch Install the switch blind as shown in the diagram below The power switch can be turned ON and OFF O by inserting a nar...

Page 18: ...hould you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress 3 Place the ribbon cartridge in the directi...

Page 19: ...be extremely hot On the auto cutter model there is a paper cutter at the paper outlet slot Never allow your hand to come in contact with the cutter blade 2 Load the paper roll in the direction as show...

Page 20: ...the slit 6 Wind the paper roll twice around the spool Note Wind the paper roll without loosening it while the right end of the paper roll is in contact with the spool rim 7 As you load the spool onto...

Page 21: ...nter cover 0 Cut the leading edge of the roll paper as shown Note When the paper end mark appears on the reverse of the paper replace the paper roll before it runs out Opening the printer cover before...

Page 22: ...the attached roll paper guide in the groove in the printer The setting for memory switch 2 A and 2 B must be changed to change the print width For instructions on setting the memory switch please refe...

Page 23: ...moke a strange odor or unu sual noise Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice P Never attempt to repair this product yourself Improper repair work can be dangerous P Never...

Page 24: ...purposes do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a chance it may carry peripheral voltage P Donotoperatethecoveropenleverwhilepressingontheprintercoverwithyourhand P Donotpu...

Page 25: ...D 1 POWER lamp Green LED 1POWER lamp Green LED Lights when the power is ON 2FEED button Press the FEED button to feed roll paper 3ERROR lamp Red LED Indicates various errors in combination with POWER...

Page 26: ...On Flashes On 0 25sec Off 0 25 sec 2shortbeeps 0 13sec 0 5 sec 7 Blackmarkdetectionerror On Flashes On 0 5 sec Off 0 5 sec 3shortbeeps 0 13sec 0 13sec 0 13sec 8 Link disconnection detec tion Physical...

Page 27: ...the error occurs STAR Mode Non recoverable error ESC POS Mode Recoverable error 8 For paper jam errors Clear the jammed paper and change the paper roll if necessary For incorrect paper format errors...

Page 28: ...olding down for 2 more seconds 4 The Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode is entered by releasing the FEED switch after the buzzer sounds four times Refer to Section 6 4 4 Holding down for 2 more seconds...

Page 29: ...performed to print the Ver No and printer settings ASCII printing will be repeatedwhentheFEEDswitchisheldcontinuouslyattheendofASCII printing Theself printing mode will end automatically when the FEE...

Page 30: ...he following This is caused when mechanical parts of the printer get out of alignment This happens only rarely and you may never experience it at all throughout the life of the printer If you do have...

Page 31: ...s are changed Then repeat step 3 Backward PressandholdtheFEEDswitchfor2to4seconds Thebuzzerwillbeep andtheprinter will print a pattern in which the forward is adjusted more leftward of the presently i...

Page 32: ...function allows you to check if a control code sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not The last line is not printed if its data is less than one full line However if the FEED s...

Page 33: ...ced upright Therefore secure the printer by placing your hand on the printer before performing this operation 8 1 Power OFF VR2 VR1 3 Since it is adjusted by rotating the volume VR2 check the position...

Page 34: ...uto cutter to the home posi tion by following the instructions provided in Section 7 3 3 Remove the jammed paper CAUTION Take care not to damage the printer when removing the jammed paper 4 Position t...

Page 35: ...s not recovered proceed to step 3 3 Pull the cover open lever towards you open the printer cover and close the platen arm The printer cover may not open due to the cutter being locked In this case fol...

Page 36: ...er is locked insert a Phillips screwdriver into the Phillips screw hole on the side of the cutter and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown below in order to return the cutter to its normal posi...

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