Star Micronics SP2000 User Guide

1. Outline ............................................................................................................... 1

2. Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................ 2

2-1. Unpacking .............................................................................................. 2
2-2. Locating the Printer ................................................................................ 3
2-3. Handling Care ........................................................................................ 3
2-4. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 3

3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature .............................................................. 4

4. Optional AC Adapter ......................................................................................... 6

5. Connecting ......................................................................................................... 8

5-1. Ferrite Core Installation ......................................................................... 8
5-2. Connecting to Host Computer (Serial Interface) ................................... 9
5-3. Connecting to Host Computer (Parallel Interface) .............................. 10
5-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit ........................................................... 10

6. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................ 12

6-1. SP2300 Type ........................................................................................ 12
6-2. SP2500 Type ........................................................................................ 15
6-3. Removing the Paper ............................................................................. 23

7. Control Panel ................................................................................................... 24

7-1. Basic Operation .................................................................................... 24
7-2. Errors ................................................................................................... 25
7-3. Switch Operation (Combined Switch Operation) ................................ 26

8. Optional Near-end Sensor ............................................................................... 30

8-1. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor ............................................................ 30

Appendix A: General Specifications ................................................................. 128

Power Supply Specifications ...................................................................... 131

Appendix B: Serial Interface ............................................................................. 132

B-1. Pins and Signal Names ...................................................................... 132
B-2. Interface Connections (Serial Interface) ............................................ 133

Appendix C: Parallel Interface .......................................................................... 134

C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode ..................................... 134

Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ...................................................................... 136

D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................ 136
D-2. Serial Interface ................................................................................... 138

Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings .............................................................. 141

Appendix F:  Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ..................................................... 142