Star Micronics TUP900 User Manual
Rev 0.01
TUP900 Series Specifications Manual
9-1
9. HANDLING THE PRINTER UNIT
9-1 Precautions Regarding Designs
1.
If the positional relationship of the printer unit and the paper roll holder mounting is poor, paper can
skew, the ends of the paper become creased or the paper jam. For that reason, be very careful in how
the paper roll is supplied. Also, if configuring the apparatus to use the optional high volume paper roll
supply, design particularly so that the center of the paper width on the printer unit and the center of the
paper on the high volume paper roll supply match.
skew, the ends of the paper become creased or the paper jam. For that reason, be very careful in how
the paper roll is supplied. Also, if configuring the apparatus to use the optional high volume paper roll
supply, design particularly so that the center of the paper width on the printer unit and the center of the
paper on the high volume paper roll supply match.
2.
Depending on the conditions of the paper roll that you intend to use, there are cases in which the paper
feed performance of the printer unit can be reduced. Design within the paper roll specifications.
feed performance of the printer unit can be reduced. Design within the paper roll specifications.
3.
Design the out cover so that paper transport is unobstructed at the paper discharge outlet.
4.
Determine the layout of the cable from the printer unit so that no unnecessary load is applied to them.
Also, ensure that cable insulating covering is not damaged by the edges of the printer unit or the case.
Also, ensure that cable insulating covering is not damaged by the edges of the printer unit or the case.
5.
Plated steel is used so rusting can occur on edges.
6.
Design for gaps between the case and the printer unit or the high volume paper roll supply (optional) for
areas other than where attached.
areas other than where attached.
9-2 Precautions for Handling
1.
To prevent static electric damage to the thermal head's heating elements and the IC, handle the printer
only after preparing for anti-static and grounding yourself.
only after preparing for anti-static and grounding yourself.
2.
Handle the thermal head carefully because applying mechanical stress or shocks to it (including wear
out by micro-granules), it is possible to damage the heating elements.
out by micro-granules), it is possible to damage the heating elements.
3.
We cannot guarantee the print quality or the life of the printer if you use any paper type other than that
we recommend. Therefore, always use the paper (thermal paper) recommended.
we recommend. Therefore, always use the paper (thermal paper) recommended.
4.
Be careful not to allow condensation to form. If condensation does form, absolutely do no turn ON the
power until it has evaporated.
power until it has evaporated.
5.
Absolutely never directly touch the thermal head heating elements, the electronic components on the
control board, or the pins with your hands or a screwdriver.
control board, or the pins with your hands or a screwdriver.
6.
Avoid leaving the printer without paper.
7.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects to adhere to the recording paper and the platen.
8.
Do not pull on the paper without opening the platen.
9.
When closing the platen from an open state, check that it has been correctly locked by the locking
mechanism before operating the printer.
mechanism before operating the printer.
10. Do not apply excessive force to the cable connectors. Limit the number of times to attach and detach
the connectors to 10 times.
11. There are cases of discoloring of the recording paper, degradation of the coloring layer, the recording
paper and platen fusing together or paper curling in the paper feed path, if the printer is left unused for
extended periods. So, when using the printer after having been unused for extended periods, it is
recommended to install new recording paper because these phenomenon can cause improper printing
or poor paper feeds. Also, even if you do not replace the paper with a new roll, you should discharge
the part of the paper remaining for a long time in the paper feed path before using this printer.
extended periods. So, when using the printer after having been unused for extended periods, it is
recommended to install new recording paper because these phenomenon can cause improper printing
or poor paper feeds. Also, even if you do not replace the paper with a new roll, you should discharge
the part of the paper remaining for a long time in the paper feed path before using this printer.
12. The platen rubber may deform making printing thinner in some places, if the printer is left unused for
extended periods.
13. Initial print may be thin when using the printer in a cold environment because the thermal head is cold.
14. When using the printer in a high temperature environment, the print may run or characters may be
14. When using the printer in a high temperature environment, the print may run or characters may be
distorted.
15. Avoid sudden changes of the environment even if the ambient temperature and humidity are within
standard.
16. Do not store or use the printer in locations that are dusty, oily or exposed to metallic dust.
17. Because there is the possibility of mis-operation of the thermal head caused by noise, or damage to the
17. Because there is the possibility of mis-operation of the thermal head caused by noise, or damage to the
thermal head or IC caused by surged voltages, the power line should be stabilized.